Comparisons / Comparison of Leica C (Typ 112) and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

Comparison of Leica C (Typ 112) and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 ×
Leica C (Typ 112) ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX7Leica C (Typ 112)
BrandPanasonicLeica
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttp://us.leica-camera.com/
Model numberLX7C
Camera formatCompactEVF
Release year (year)20122013
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)111103
Width (mm)4628
Height (mm)6763
Weight (g)297195
Waterproof--
PredecessorPanasonic LX5-
SuccessorPanasonic LX1-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)10.112.1
Sensor format1/1.7 inch1/1.7 inch
Sensor area (mm²)43.3243.32
Sensor width (mm)7.67.6
Sensor height (mm)5.75.7
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.921.9
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score5052
Dxo color depth score (bit)20.720.9
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)11.711.6
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)147193
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1536 x 1536(2.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 1920 x 1920(3.7 mp 1:1)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2112 x 1408(3.0 mp 3:2)
  • 2208 x 1248(2.8 mp other)
  • 2304 x 2304(5.3 mp 1:1)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2656 x 1768(4.7 mp 3:2)
  • 2736 x 2736(7.5 mp 1:1)
  • 2784 x 1568(4.4 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3168 x 2112(6.7 mp 3:2)
  • 3328 x 1872(6.2 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3776 x 2520(9.5 mp 3:2)
  • 3968 x 2232(8.9 mp 16:9)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 640 x 360(0.2 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 424(0.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1536 x 1536(2.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 1920 x 1920(3.7 mp 1:1)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2448 x 2448(6.0 mp 1:1)
  • 2560 x 1440(3.7 mp 16:9)
  • 2560 x 1712(4.4 mp 3:2)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2992 x 2992(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3264 x 1840(6.0 mp other)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 2672(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 640 x 360(0.2 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 424(0.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • mpo
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg (exif v2.3)
  • mpo
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)11.1-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)12060
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD or MP4, with stereo soundAVCHD or MP4, with stereo sound
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO-SUMMILUXLEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON; 10 elements in 8 groups (4 Aspherical Lenses / 7 Aspherical surfaces)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 90.0028.00 - 200.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)7.008.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.87.1
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.710.17 - 0.50
Integrated nd filter+-
Min focus range (cm)5050
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / Multi (23pt) / 1pt (flexible / scalable)Contrast Detection: Face / AF Tracking / 23-area / 1-area modes
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeOptional EVF in hot shoe (DMW-LVF2)Optional OVF in hot shoe (DMW-VF1)Color EVF; 0.20-inch, 200K-dot effective, 100% coverage
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder-+
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)920,000921,600
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)6,4006,400
Minimum iso (native)8080
Iso settingsAuto, iISO, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800* (* by pixel mixed readout), 1/3 EV stepsAuto, iISO, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800 (Extended)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature (2-axis adjustable)
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1
  • white set 2
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 2501/4000 - 250
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, SpotIntelligent Multiple, Center Weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesScene: Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Panorama shot, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Handheld Night Shot, HDR, Food, Baby1Panorama, Scene (Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Handheld Night Shot, Food, Baby1, Baby2
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • 1st/2nd slow sync
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • flash synchro
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • digital red-eye correction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash range description0.8 - 8.5m (Wide/ISO Auto), 0.3 - 5.2m (Tele/ISO Auto)ISO Auto: 0.6 - 7.0m (Wide), 0.8 - 2.3m (Tele)
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
External flash connectionHot Shoe-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportNo UHS support-
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
Included memory (MB)7087
Included memory typeInternalbuilt-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi-+
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • mini hdmi (type c) with viera link
  • av/usb multi
  • micro (type d) hdmi
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.77-
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.75-
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)16-
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.79-
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)11.1-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)12-
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)11.1-
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)12-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)11.1-
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)12-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.24-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.26-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.45-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.01-
Shutter lag (notes)Full AF shutter lag, 23-area: 0.228sFull AF shutter lag, Quick mode: 0.246s-
Startup time (s)3.7-
Play -> record time (s)0.8-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3.1-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)330-
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary BP-DC14 E/U
Usable battery types
  • 3.6v 1250mah lithium ion rechargeable
  • 3.7v
  • 950mah lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included+-
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • adobe reader
  • photofunstudio 8.3 pe
  • silkypix developer studio
  • adobe reader
  • photofunstudio 9.2ae
  • silkypix developer studio
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresPower OIS optical image stabilization, Full HD video up to 60p, raw capture, AF Tracking, Intelligent D-range ControlAvailable in 'light gold' and 'dark red'. Bundle includes Adobe Photoshop Lightroom.



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