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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

Camera summary

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7, made by Panasonic, is a powerful Compact camera. Announced on Oct. 15, 2012. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 12800. Most modern cameras have higher values of ISO, this camera probably won't have the best performance in low light conditions.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
3.2 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
3.3 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
2.5 out of 5 stars
Photography features
5.0 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.3 out of 5 stars
Average Score
2.9 out of 5 stars

Predecessor

This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5, with advanced features and improved performance.

Compare this camera to the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

Successor

This camera has now been superseeded by the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.

Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.

Compare this camera to its successor Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10

Sensor

This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 10 Megapixels resolution.

Focus points

This camera has 23 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects

Max video resolutions

1920 x 1080

Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, AVCHD.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Other features

This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10

Lumix DMC-LX15

Camera summary

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10, made by Panasonic, is a powerful Large sensor compact camera. Announced on Sept. 19, 2016. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 25600. This kind of camera will offer a good performance under low light conditions, probably has a pleasant grain effect in your pictures.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
4.5 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
3.3 out of 5 stars
Photography features
5.0 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.2 out of 5 stars
Average Score
3.6 out of 5 stars

Predecessor

This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7, with advanced features and improved performance.

Compare this camera to the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

Sensor

This camera has a BSI-CMOS sensor with a 20 Megapixels resolution.

Focus points

This camera has 49 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects

Max video resolutions

3840 x 2160

Expect recording in 3840 x 2160 with support for the following formats: MP4, H.264, AAC.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Other features

This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.

Autofocus specs

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
Af center
No
Yes
Af continuous
Yes
Yes
Af Contrast Detection
Yes
Yes
Af Face detection
Yes
Yes
Af live view
Yes
Yes
Af multi area
Yes
Yes
Af phase detection
No
No
Af selective
No
Yes
Af single
Yes
Yes
Af touch
No
Yes
Af tracking
Yes
Yes
Number of cross focus points - -
Number of focus points 23 49

Connectivity

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
HDMI
Yes
Yes
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Wireless connectivity - Built-In
DXO color depth 20.7 22.8
DXO dynamic range 11.7 12.5
DXO low light ISO 147.0 581.0
DXO overall score 50.0 70.0

Exposure mode

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
AF area
No
No
average
No
Yes
Center weighted
Yes
Yes
Multi segment
Yes
Yes
partial
No
No
spot
Yes
Yes

General

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
AKA - Lumix DMC-LX15
announced Oct. 15, 2012 Sept. 19, 2016
Body type Compact Large sensor compact
brand Panasonic Panasonic
msrp $349.99 $749.99
model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
Predecessor model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Successor model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10

Lense

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
Focal length multiplier - -
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual focus
Yes
Yes
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Number of lenses - -

Other features

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
GPS - -
Self-timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 sec (3 shots))
Storage slots 1 1
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Timelapse recording
No
No

Photography features

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
AE bracketing
Yes
Yes
Aperture priority
Yes
Yes
Built-in flash
Yes
Yes
Custom white balance
Yes
Yes
Exposure compensation
Yes
Yes
External flash
Yes
No
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto w/ red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Flash range 8.50 m 12.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Image stabilization
Yes
Yes
Manual exposure mode
Yes
Yes
Max continuous shooting 11.0 fps 10.0 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Minimum shutter speed 60 60
Shutter priority
Yes
Yes
WB bracketing
Yes
Yes

Physical

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
Battery life 330 shots 260 shots
Battery model - -
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Crush proof
No
No
Dust proof
No
No
Environmental sealing
No
No
Freeze proof
No
No
Physical dimensions 111 x 68 x 46mm 106 x 60 x 42mm
Shock proof
No
No
Water proof
No
No
Weight 298 grs 310 grs

Screen

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
Live view
Yes
Yes
Screen resolution 920 -
Screen size - -
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Touch screen
No
Yes

Sensor

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
Max boosted ISO 12800 25600
Max image resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Yes
Yes
Sensor area - -
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58 mm 13.2 x 8.8 mm
Sensor resolution 10 20
Sensor size 1/1.7-inch 1″
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS

Headphone port

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
Headphone port
No
No
Max video resolution 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160
Microphone port
No
No
Video formats MPEG-4, AVCHD MP4, H.264, AAC
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC

Viewfinder

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
viewfinder Electronic (optional) -
viewfinder coverage - -
viewfinder magnification - -
viewfinder resolution no electronic viewfinder no electronic viewfinder