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Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 and Sigma DP2 Merrill [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 ×
Sigma DP2 Merrill ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX7Sigma DP2 Merrill
BrandPanasonicSigma
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.sigmaphoto.com/
Model numberLX7DP2 Merrill
Camera formatCompactMid-Sized
Release year (year)20122013
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)111122
Width (mm)4658
Height (mm)6766
Weight (g)297355
Waterproof--
PredecessorPanasonic LX5-
SuccessorPanasonic LX1-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturer-Foveon X3
Effective megapixels (MP)10.114.8
Sensor format1/1.7 inchAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)43.32368.95
Sensor width (mm)7.623.5
Sensor height (mm)5.715.7
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.925
Aspect ratio4:33:2
Color filter typeRGBGFull Color
Anti aliasing filter-Not needed
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score50-
Dxo color depth score (bit)20.7-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)11.7-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)147-
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)
  • 2336 x 1568(3.7 mp other)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 4704 x 3136(14.8 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • mpo
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
  • 12-bit raw (.x3f)
  • jpeg
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)11.14
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)120-
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD or MP4, with stereo soundAVI (Motion JPEG) with monaural sound
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionHDMI-
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO-SUMMILUXSigma Lens; 8 elements in 6 groups
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 90.0045.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)7.0030.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.8-
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.710.06 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter+-
Min focus range (cm)50100
Filter thread (mm)-49
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom+-
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
-
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / Multi (23pt) / 1pt (flexible / scalable)Contrast Detection; 9 points select mode, Free move mode (It is possible to change the size of Focus Frame to Spot
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDNo / LCD
Viewfinder typeOptional EVF in hot shoe (DMW-LVF2)Optional OVF in hot shoe (DMW-VF1)Optional add-on optical type VF-21.
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--
Max playback zoom (x)-10
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)6,4006,400
Minimum iso (native)80100
Iso settingsAuto, iISO, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800* (* by pixel mixed readout), 1/3 EV stepsAuto (with programmable low and high limits), 100-6400 in 1 or 1/3 EV steps
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature (2-axis adjustable)
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1
  • white set 2
  • auto
  • custom
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • overcast
  • shade
  • sunlight
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 2501/2000 - 30
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, SpotEvaluative, center-weighted average, 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, Baby1No scene modes or effects. Note that maximum shutter speed varies with aperture. Top shutter speeds are 1/2000s at f/5.6-f/16
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
  • normal
  • redeye
  • redeye + slow sync (with compatible external flash unit)
  • slow sync.
Flash range description0.8 - 8.5m (Wide/ISO Auto), 0.3 - 5.2m (Tele/ISO Auto)-
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportNo UHS supportNo UHS support
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
  • 12-bit raw (.x3f)
  • raw+jpeg
Included memory (MB)70-
Included memory typeInternal-
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
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • mini hdmi (type c) with viera link
  • combined usb/av
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)11.14
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)127
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)11.14
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)127
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)11.14
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)127
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)33097
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary BP-41
Usable battery types
  • 3.6v 1250mah lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable2 x Proprietary BP-41 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
  • sigma photo pro
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresPower OIS optical image stabilization, Full HD video up to 60p, raw capture, AF Tracking, Intelligent D-range ControlUpdate of DP2x with same 14.8MP x 3 Foveon X3 Full Color sensor used in the SD1, 3-inch 921K-dot LCD, and dual TRUE II processors.



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