Panasonic's popular and very good LX5 gets a much-needed facelift in the LX7, which features the same 24-90mm range but a faster f1.4-2.3 aperture. This bests Samsung's new EX2f on the long end and ties it for the fastest aperture found in a compact camera. The LX7 also gets a new 10.1 megapixel MOS sensor as well as the new "Light Speed" autofocus system and 1080/60p HD video, with high speed capture at 720p and 120fps. While a little larger and heavier to accommodate that new lens, the LX7 remains surprisingly true to the control layout of the LX5. Panasonic has added an extra toggle on the lens to change the aspect ratio as well as a 3-stop neutral density filter button on the back, but the aperture ring still isn't customizable. We had hopes that Panasonic would opt for a larger 1-inch sensor like the one used in Sony's RX100, and reviews are relatively lukewarm about the LX7's image quality.
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10.1 megapixel Live MOS sensor
24-90mm 3.8x optical zoom with f1.4-2.3 aperture
1080/60p HD video capture with stereo sound, High speed 720p at 120fps
5fps burst with autofocus tracking, 11fps full resolution burst without
3-inch LCD with 920,000 dots
Aperture ring around lens barrel
Built-in 3-stop neutral density filter
Manual modes
RAW capture
Lithium-ion battery rated to 330 pictures
Release Date:
Sep 01, 2012
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Panasonic makes cameras that provide both a longer zoom range and image stabilization at a price that's relatively cheap. This undoubtedly helps the Panasonic digital cameras fulfill the needs of photographers who need versatility in small packages. Offering something for amateurs and serious enthusiasts at the same time, Panasonic has a wide range of digital cameras, from ultra compacts to mirrorless cameras. Every camera has its own distinctive features and traits, which make them difficult to compare.
Panasonic cameras are great for consumers that enjoy using automatic modes. The camera will automatically pick the perfect scene mode for a certain subject using the iAuto feature, which is included in almost all Panasonic cameras currently developed. This feature, in combination with image stabilization will really help beginners take photos that look great.
By providing users with easy access to settings, reviews are correct in pointing out that Panasonic cameras are created for maximum user friendliness. Should you choose a Panasonic camera, you will see that it has an LCD screen, a versatile optical zoom lens, and is both lightweight and very compact.
The Panasonic Lumix ZS20 is one of the many notably excellent choices among Panasonic cameras. A GPS tracker, a 20x optical zoom lens, and image stabilization that will make sure your pictures are steady even when you're using maximum zoom are several of the features that make this camera a popular choice. Panasonic has included manual modes but the automatic modes and iAuto mode make the camera a perfect choice for amateurs as well. Image quality is quite competitive, too, although not the best on the market.
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