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Leica D-Lux vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

    4.64 in
    2.61 in
    Leica D-Lux Digital Camera
    Leica D-Lux
      4.35 in
      2.64 in
      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Digital Camera
      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
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      7 user ratings
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      3 stars
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      4.2 out of 5
      21 user ratings
      5 stars
      		42 %
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      3 stars
      		9 %
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      3 stars
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      Full Comparison

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      Sensor

      Leica D-LuxLeica D-Lux
      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      Sensor typeMOSMOS
      Sensor size0.68 in0.29 in
      Sensor photo detectors17.0 Mpx13.0 Mpx
      Effective pixels13.0 Mpx10.0 Mpx
      Image ratio w:h
      • 1:1
      • 4:3
      • 3:2
      • 16:9
      • 1:1
      • 4:3
      • 3:2
      • 16:9
      Max resolution4112 x 3088 px3648 x 2736 px
      Other resolutions
      • 4112x3088
      • 4272x2856
      • 4480x2520
      • 3088x3088
      • 2976x2232
      • 3120x2086
      • 3840x2160
      • 2240x2240
      • 2048x1536
      • 2112x1408
      • 1920x1080
      • 1536x1536
      • 3968x2232
      • 3776x2520
      • 3328x1872
      • 3168x2112
      • 3072x2304
      • 2784x1568
      • 2736x2736
      • 2656x1768
      • 2560x1920
      • 2304x2304
      • 2208x1248
      • 2112x1408
      • 2048x1536
      • 2048x1360
      • 1920x1920
      • 1920x1080
      • 1600x1200
      • 1536x1536
      • 640x480
      • 480x480

      Image

      Leica D-LuxLeica D-Lux
      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      ISO
      • 100
      • 200
      • 400
      • 800
      • 1600
      • 3200
      • 6400
      • 12500
      • 25000
      • 80
      • 160
      • 200
      • 400
      • 800
      • 1600
      • 3200
      • 6400
      • 12800
      • Auto
      ISO minimum10080
      ISO maximum2500012800
      Maximum image resolution4112 x 3088 px3648 x 2736 px
      White balance presets55
      White balance modes
      • Auto
      • Cloudy
      • Daylight
      • Flash
      • Incandescent
      • Manual
      • Shade
      • Auto
      • Cloudy
      • Custom modes
      • Daylight
      • Flash
      • Incandescent
      • Shade
      Custom white balanceyesyes
      Supported image file formats
      • JPG
      • RAW
      • JPEG XR
      • MPO
      • RAW
      Image stabilizeryesyes
      Image stabilization typeOpticalOptical
      Supported aspect ratios
      • 1:1
      • 3:2
      • 4:3
      • 16:9
      • 3:2
      • 4:3
      • 16:9
      Uncompressed formatRAWRAW

      Optics and focus

      Leica D-LuxLeica D-Lux
      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      Optical zoom3.1 x3.8 x
      Digital zoom4.0 x4.0 x
      Minimum aperture1.71.4
      Maximum aperture1.71.4
      Focal length equiv24 - 7524 - 90
      Focus adjustmentAutoAuto/Manual
      Autofocus
      • Face detection
      • Face tracking
      		Continuous Auto Focus
      Manual focusyesyes
      Normal focus range19.69 in19.69 in
      Macro focus range1.18 in0.39 in
      Number of focus points4923
      Filter threadnoyes
      Folded opticsnono

      Screen and viewfinder

      Leica D-LuxLeica D-Lux
      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      Screen size3.0 in3.0 in
      Articulated LCDnono
      Screen technologyLCDLCD
      Screen dots921000920000
      Touch screennoyes
      Live viewyesyes
      ViewfinderElectronicOptical

      Photography features

      Leica D-LuxLeica D-Lux
      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      Shooting modes
      • Auto
      • Manual
      • Auto
      • Program
      • Scene
      Camera shutter type
      • Electronic
      • Mechanical
      • Electronic
      • Mechanical
      Minimum shutter speed60.0 s60.0 s
      Maximum shutter speed1.0 s1.0 s
      Shutter priorityyesyes
      Aperture priorityyesyes
      Manual exposure modeyesyes
      Exposure compensation plus33
      Exposure compensation minus-3-3
      Expousure compensation steps1/31/3
      Self-timer delay
      • 2
      • 10
      • 2
      • 10
      Subject / scene modesnoyes
      Built-in flashnoyes
      Flash range78.5
      Flash modes
      • Auto
      • Forced OFF
      • Forced ON
      • Redeye Reduction
      • Slow Sync
      • Auto
      • Forced OFF
      • Forced ON
      • Redeye Reduction
      External flashyesyes
      Continuous drive11.0 fps11.0 fps
      Scene modesPortraitPortrait
      Self-timeryesyes
      Metering modes
      • Multi
      • Center-weighted
      • Spot
      • Multi
      • Center-weighted
      • Spot
      3D supportyesyes
      Manual settingsyesyes
      Self-timer options
      • 2
      • 10
      • 2
      • 10

      Videography features

      Leica D-LuxLeica D-Lux
      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      Maximum resolution3840 x 2160 px1920 x 1080 px
      Video recordingyesyes
      Recording resolutions
      • 640 x 480
      • 1280 x 720
      • 1920 x 1080
      • 3840 x 2160
      • 640 x 480
      • 1280 x 720
      • 1920 x 1080
      HD type4K Ultra HDFull HD
      Supported video file formatsMP4
      • AVCHD
      • MP4
      Analog signal format system
      • NTSC
      • PAL
      • NTSC
      • PAL
      Max resolution (highest frame rate)1920 x 10801280 x 720
      Max frame rate (highest resolution)25.0 fps50.0 fps
      Max frame rate (regardless of res.)60.0 fps100.0 fps

      Audio features

      Leica D-LuxLeica D-Lux
      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      Built-in microphoneyesyes
      Microphone typeStereoStereo
      Built-in speakersyesyes
      Speaker typeMonoMono
      Voice recordingyesyes

      Design

      Leica D-LuxLeica D-Lux
      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      Body typeCompactCompact
      Colour of product
      • Black
      • Grey
      • Black
      • White
      Environmentally sealednono

      Dimensions

      Leica D-LuxLeica D-Lux
      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      Weight12.87 oz9.49 oz
      Width4.64 in4.35 in
      Height2.61 in2.64 in
      Depth2.17 in1.8 in

      Storage

      Leica D-LuxLeica D-Lux
      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      Compatible memory cards
      • SD
      • SDHC
      • SDXC
      • SD
      • SDHC
      • SDXC
      Memory slots11
      Storage types
      • SD
      • SDHC
      • SDXC
      • SD
      • SDHC
      • SDXC
      • Internal

      Power

      Leica D-LuxLeica D-Lux
      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      Power source typeBatteryBattery
      Battery life (CIPA)300330
      Battery technology
      Lithium-Ion
      Lithium-Ion
      Battery capacity1025.0 mAh1250.0 mAh
      Rechargeable batteryyesyes
      Battery voltage7.2 V3.6 V

      Connectivity

      Leica D-LuxLeica D-Lux
      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      HDMIyesyes
      USB version1.12.0
      Remote controlNoNo
      PictBridgeyesyes
      NFCyesno
      Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesno
      Bluetoothnono
      AV outputyesyes

      Other features

      Leica D-LuxLeica D-Lux
      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      Timelapse recordingnoyes
      GPSnono
      Orientation sensoryesyes
      DLNA certifiednono
      Energy Star certifiednono

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

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