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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX15

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Pros

  • a very solid competitor in its class and offers good image quality
  • an excellent value and a good performer across the board
  • clean

Cons

  • Panasonic LX10 has a very small front grip
  • No built-in electronic viewfinder
  • no flash hot shoe

Key specs

  • MOS
  • 13.2x8.8 mm
  • 20 Mpx
  • 5472, 3648 px
  • 1.4
  • Contrast Detect (sensor), Multi-area, Center, Selective single-point, Tracking, Single, Continuous, Touch, Face Detection, Live View
  • 2.95 in
  • yes

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX15 - Pros & Cons

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX15

Pros

  • a very solid competitor in its class and offers good image quality
  • an excellent value and a good performer across the board
  • clean
  • well-organized layout
  • smooth
  • sleek appearance
  • touchscreen display and great user interface
  • Very good image quality for its class
  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
  • solid and well-built
  • enough to produce clean larger format prints

Cons

  • Panasonic LX10 has a very small front grip
  • No built-in electronic viewfinder
  • no flash hot shoe
  • prints are too noisy and lacking in detail for usable prints
  • there's no built-in EVF
  • lack of an EVF on this kind of camera is deal breaker
  • pointlessly micromanage ISO between shots can mean missed shots
  • lack of viewfinder
  • Flash sync speed
  • Canon has extremely poor corners between 24-35mm
  • Domain Facts No detailed data available

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX15 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2.95 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
25600
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
20 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
5472 x 3648 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX15 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeMOS
Sensor size0.52 in
Sensor photo detectors21.0 Mpx
Effective pixels20.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution5472 x 3648 px
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom3.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture1.4
Maximum aperture1.4
Focal length equiv24 - 72
Focus adjustmentAuto/Manual
Contrast adjustmentyes
Saturation adjustmentyes
Brightness adjustmentyes
Autofocus
  • Contrast Detect
  • Multi-area
  • Center
  • Selective single-point
  • Tracking
  • Single
  • Continuous
  • Touch
  • Face Detection
  • Live View
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Manual focusyes
Normal focus range11.81 in
Macro focus range1.18 in
Number of focus points49
Image stabiliserOptical
Filter threadno
Folded opticsno
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Photography features
Shooting modes
  • Auto
  • Manual
  • Program
Camera shutter typeElectronic
Minimum shutter speed60.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Maximum shutter speed (electronic)1/16000 sec
Shutter priorityyes
Aperture priorityyes
Manual exposure modeyes
Exposure compensation plus5
Exposure compensation minus-5
Expousure compensation steps1/3
AE EV steps
  • 1/3
  • 2/3
  • 1
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
AE frames
  • 3
  • 5
  • 7
WB BracketingYes
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range12.1
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Flash OFF
  • Flash ON
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flashno
Continuous drive10.0 fps
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
3D supportno
Manual settingsyes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeStereo
Speaker typeMono
Voice recordingyes
Audio systemStereo
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Dimensions
Weight10.93 oz
Width4.15 in
Height2.36 in
Depth1.65 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)260
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity680.0 mAh
Rechargeable batteryyes
Battery level indicatoryes
Battery voltage7.2 V
Number of batteries supported1
AC adapter includedyes
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Other features
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
DLNA certifiedno
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • DEU
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FRE
  • ITA
  • JPN
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Image
ISO
  • 80
  • 100
  • 125
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • 6400
  • 12800
  • 25600
ISO minimum80
ISO maximum25600
Boosted ISO minimum80
Boosted ISO maximum25600
Maximum image resolution4864 x 3648 px
White balance presets5
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Flash
  • Incandescent
  • Shade
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formats
  • JPEG XR
  • RAW
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Negative film
  • Neutral
  • Sepia
  • Vivid
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeSensor-shift
Image stabilization axis5-axis
Supported aspect ratios
  • 1:1
  • 3:2
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Uncompressed formatRAW
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.95 in
Articulated LCDyes
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots1040000
Touch screenyes
Live viewyes
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution3840 x 2160 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 3840 x 2160
HD type4K Ultra HD
Supported video file formats
  • AVCHD
  • MP4
Camera playback
  • Single image
  • Slide show
Max resolution (highest frame rate)1920 x 1080
Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)60.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of productBlack
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Camera file system
  • DCF
  • Exif 2.1
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Connectivity
HDMIyes
HDMI connector typeMicro
USB portyes
USB connector typeMicro-USB B
USB version2.0
Headphone portno
Microphone portno
WirelessBuilt-In
Supported WiFi types
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.11n
Remote controlyes
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Bluetoothno
AV outputno

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX15 Panasonic - Editorial Reviews (14)

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX15 Panasonic LX15 review: A compact camera that puts quality first
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Published: 23.02.2017
Panasonic LX15 review: A compact camera that puts quality first
5.0

The pocket-sized Panasonic LX15 excels for both photos and videos, and the price is right

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX15 Panasonic Lumix LX10 / LX15 review - Cameralabs
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Published: 15.11.2016
Panasonic Lumix LX10 / LX15 review - Cameralabs
4.5

Panasonic's Lumix LX10 / LX15 is a premium compact with a 1in / 20 Megapixel sensor, 3x / 24-72mm zoom, 4k video and tilting touchscreen. The LX10 / LX15 boasts the brightest lens in its class with an f1.4-2.8 aperture and very close focusing too. Find out how it compares against Canon's G7X Mark II and Sony's RX100 series in Gordon's review!…

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX15 Review | Photography Blog
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photographyblog.com
Published: 25.10.2016
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX15 Review | Photography Blog
4.5

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX15 is a powerful compact camera. The LX15 features a large 1-inch CMOS sensor, 4K video recording, fast 24-72mm f/1.4-2.8 lens, and a a tilting 3.0-inch LCD touchscreen, all in a camera that you can fit in a trouser pocket. Read our in-depth Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX15 review with sample JPEG, RAW and video files to find out if Sony should be worried or not...

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX15 Panasonic LX15 / LX10 review | Camera Jabber
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Camera Jabber
Published: 16.12.2016
Panasonic LX15 / LX10 review | Camera Jabber

Panasonix LX15 / LX10 review: a fast, fun camera with bags of features that will help you gain confidence with your photography.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX15 Panasonic LX10 Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 19.09.2016
Panasonic LX10 Review
4.5

The enthusiast compact market heats up again with the new Panasonic LX10. Read our Panasonic LX10 review for all the details!

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX15 Panasonic Lumix LX15 Review
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Published: 29.07.2020
Panasonic Lumix LX15 Review
4.6

Table Of Contents_Why We Like It – Panasonic Lumix LX15PerformanceDesignValuePanasonic Lumix LX15 Wrap Up Reader Rating0 Votes09.2Expert RatingFor a compact camera, the Panasonic Lumix LX15 (also known as the Lumix LX10) is a very good option to go for if you don’t mind its price tag. It’s the successor to the LX7 Mark 2, and comes with a 3X optical zoom lens, a 20.1 Megapixel MOS sensor, and 4K video recording capabilities so that your films appear life-like. The Lumix […]

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX15 review: hands-on first look
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Published: 19.09.2016
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX15 review: hands-on first look

Andy Westlake meets this new pocket-sized enthusiast compact in our Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX15 review

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX15 Panasonic Lumix LX15 review
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Published: 20.04.2022
Panasonic Lumix LX15 review
4.0

The Panasonic LX15 is a compact snapper with sophistication in spades, not least due to its unusually large one-inch sensor

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX15 Panasonic Lumix LX10 / LX15 review: The best high-end compact camera money can buy? - Pocket-lint
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Published: 31.01.2017
Panasonic Lumix LX10 / LX15 review: The best high-end compact camera money can buy? - Pocket-lint
4.5

All things considered we think the Lumix LX10 is the best viewfinder-free 1-inch compact camera out there. It's a great camera.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX15 Panasonic Lumix LX15 (LX10) Review
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Panasonic Lumix LX15 (LX10) Review
4.0

Amy Davies reviews the new Panasonic Lumix LX15, with a bright f/1.4 zoom lens, 4K video, built-in Wi-Fi and manual controls.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX15 review - Amateur Photographer
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX15 review - Amateur Photographer

Andy Westlake meets this new pocket-sized enthusiast compact in our Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX15 review

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Published: 23.09.2016
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX1: Price, specs, release date

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Published: 13.07.2017
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX15

The GHI's Tried & Tested verdict of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX15

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX15 Panasonic Lumix LX10 / LX15 review
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TechRadar
Published: 22.12.2017
Panasonic Lumix LX10 / LX15 review
4.5

The 1-inch compact market welcomes a new contender