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Panasonic today (July 18th) announced the release of much awaited DMC-LX7 high end compact camera, successor to the highly praised predecessor LX5.
How it differs or improves upon the LX5 that it replaced?
LX7 vs LX5 side by side
I am personally very impressed with what Panasonic came out with, it is a worthy successor to the LX5, in fact it is a perfect upgrade. This camera is still in the classic category as to what it offers and its picture taking capability at the price point. I would be buying it for myself in near future.
What are the pundits saying about this new release by Panasonic
Panasonic DMC-LX7 at DP Review
Panasonic DMC-LX7 at Imaging Resource
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How it differs or improves upon the LX5 that it replaced?
- a MOS sensor instead of the CCD
- very fast f1.4-f2.3 Leica DC Vario-Summilux 3.8x 24-90mm optical zoom lens
- 5fps instead of 2.5fps continuous shooting speed with autofocus (11fps with manual focus)
- 920k dot instead of 461k LCD
- An aperture ring around the lens
- Internal ND filter
- Full HD movie recording
- Stereo mics instead of mono
- HDR mode
- 3D Photo mode
- Panorama mode
- Time Lapse photography capability
- Nano surface coating
- Also new is the Panasonic Lumix LX7's level gauge, which helps you get level horizons and prevent converging verticals.
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LX7 vs LX5 side by side
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I am personally very impressed with what Panasonic came out with, it is a worthy successor to the LX5, in fact it is a perfect upgrade. This camera is still in the classic category as to what it offers and its picture taking capability at the price point. I would be buying it for myself in near future.
What are the pundits saying about this new release by Panasonic
Panasonic DMC-LX7 at DP Review
Panasonic DMC-LX7 at Imaging Resource
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