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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ7

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The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 is the latest premium compact camera hoping to find a place in a professional photographer's pocket. With the fastest lens of any compact to date, the LX7 also offers an improved 10 megapixel sensor, full 1080p HD movies and an even better control system than the previous LX5 model. Read our in-depth Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 review with sample JPEG, RAW and video files now.Read more
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 has a larger than average image sensor and fast zoom lens, but it's best to keep the ISO set on the low side.Read more
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Pros

  • good-quality NiMH rechargeable batteries and a good-quality charger
  • minimal controls serve double-duty
  • Intelligent ISO mode bases the sensitivity on the movement and conditions of the subject

Cons

  • image noise is a bit high and timing is sluggish
  • high image noise will limit print size
  • Flash performance is a little weak

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 5.744x4.308 mm
  • 7 Mpx
  • 3072, 2304 px
  • 4.5
  • Spotus
  • 2.5 in
  • no

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ7 - Pros & Cons

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ7

Pros

  • good-quality NiMH rechargeable batteries and a good-quality charger
  • minimal controls serve double-duty
  • Intelligent ISO mode bases the sensitivity on the movement and conditions of the subject
  • good-sized bump on the front panel provides a nice handgrip
  • excellent advanced compact camera that has great photo quality
  • very bright and contrast and color reproduction were very good
  • Macro performance is amazing
  • The night photograph was excellent
  • excellent advanced compact camera with great photo quality
  • Very good image quality at low ISO levels
  • The image is sharp and colours look good

Cons

  • image noise is a bit high and timing is sluggish
  • high image noise will limit print size
  • Flash performance is a little weak
  • Highlight detail was almost obliterated in the brightest areas
  • a card does not come with the camera
  • lack of aperture and shutter speed control
  • Focus is slow to respond at telephoto settings
  • Auto Mode There is no full auto mode
  • Zooming is not possible in movie mode
  • shutter speeds are not adjustable with the LZ7
  • no automatic sliding lens cover to protect the glass when

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ7 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2.5 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
1250
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
7 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
3072 x 2304 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ7 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.23 in
Sensor photo detectors7.0 Mpx
Effective pixels7.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution3072 x 2304 px
Other resolutions
  • 2560x1920
  • 2048x1536
  • 1600x1200
  • 1280x960
  • 640x480
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom6.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture2.8
Maximum aperture4.5
Focal length equiv37 - 222
Focus adjustmentAuto
AutofocusSpotus
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Manual focusNo
Normal focus range19.69 in
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Macro focus range1.97 in
Image stabiliserOptical
Filter threadno
Folded opticsno
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Photography features
Camera shutter type
  • Electronic
  • Mechanical
Minimum shutter speed60.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityno
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Self-timer delay2.0 s
Histogramyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range5.4
Flash modes
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flashno
Scene modes
  • Beach
  • Candlelight
  • Children
  • Fireworks
  • Night
  • Night portrait
  • party
  • Portrait
  • Sports
Self-timeryes
3D supportno
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Voice recordingyes
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Dimensions
Weight8.11 oz
Width3.88 in
Height1.3 in
Depth2.45 in
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Power
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Rechargeable batteryno
Number of batteries supported2
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
Calendaryes
Date imprintingyes
Image editing modes
  • Resizing
  • Rotating
  • Trimming
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Image
ISO
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • Auto
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum100
ISO maximum1250
Boosted ISO maximum3200
White balance presets4
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Fluorescent
  • Shade
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formatsJPEG
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Sepia
Image stabilizerno
Image stabilization typeOptical
Supported aspect ratios4:3
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.5 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots115000
Touch screenno
Live viewyes
ViewfinderElectronic
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Videography features
Maximum resolution640 x 480 px
Video recordingyes
Supported video file formatsAVI
Camera playbackSlide show
Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate10.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Silver
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage27.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • MMC
  • SD
  • SDHC
Storage types
  • SD
  • MMC
  • SDHC
  • Internal
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Connectivity
HDMIno
USB version2.0
DC-in jackyes
Remote controlNo
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
AV outputyes

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