Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Digital Camera (Black)

Comments about Lumix DMC-LX7 Digital Camera (Black):

I got this camera for the days when carrying my DSLR is not practical. It's a very well built camera and it's very light which is why I got it in the first place.
The image quality is just OK and i agree with people saying it's really noisy. Another thing is how slow it is to take a shot sometime... I'm used to a dslr and i like being able to be quick... But then again, it's a point & shoot...

On the positive side there are many things that I love about it:
1: the way it looks and feels. It's light and well built and there are many ways to personalize how you can use it:I got a Kiwi extension tube which allows me to protect the lens and also ad a 52mm filter.
2: the external viewfinder is a nice touch. I mean it looks kind of amateurish but it's really nice to have whether it is to frame and stabilize your shot or simply getting to see under high sun.
3: The aperture ring and aspect ratio switch on the lens: great idea especially when you shoot 1:1 ratio often...
4: Lastly, it is a smart camera! The firmware is really well thought out and very convenient to use.

I don't regret my choice and I would recommend this camera for people looking into point & shoot.

Comments about Lumix DMC-LX7 Digital Camera (White):

I've only had this for a week and have taken only a handful of photos . . . but I'm really happy with how fast this camera is and the excellent photo quality. This is all I care about when it comes to cameras.

The only "con" I have, and it's a small one, is if you decide to protect the lens with a filter, then you have to buy a separate lens adapter.

Comments about Lumix DMC-LX7 Digital Camera (Black):

I'm a pro photographer (studio) and now have 300+ shots into this camera so I thought I would share a few things about it for potential buyers. I was very close to buying a used RX100 ... until I saw that its Macro function is not very good, a 5 inch focus distance?? C'mon Sony! So I went with a used LX-7. Here are my pros and cons:

Pro:

- Very well built for the type of camera and price, small enough to fit in a pocket, though the lens does stick out from the body.
- Has a hot shoe and an electronic viewfinder plug (you can buy an unbelievably expensive viewfinder which I didn't).
- Quick AF and great macro focus distance.
- FAST lens.
- Shoots in RAW! (see caveat in the cons below).
- Good manual settings with some interesting features such as a graph (Panasonic calls it the exposure meter) which shows both shutter speed and aperture values as you change either one) and an actual aperture ring on the front of the lens (which only works in Manual or Aperture Priority mode).
- The AF area can be adjusted from a spot to nearly the whole frame, very nice feature.
- AE and AF locks (but the button is rather small and hard to hit quickly).
- A quick and easy exposure compensation dial.
- Built in ND filter which is cool but it is there because the lens only stops down to f8, which is bad ... but typical for P/S cameras.
- Good image stabilization, I can usually shoot at 1/30 or less if I am careful.

Cons:

- Really, really bad battery life. I would get at least 2 or 3 spares, and they are agonizingly slow to charge. I wish this camera had the Nikon P300/310/330 function of charging the battery while the camera is plugged into a computer.
- If you want to get the RAW files off the camera you need ACR 7.2 or Lightroom 4.2 to get the RAW files straight from this camera ... and of course ACR 7.3 isn't compatible with CS5 so to get it you have to upgrade all your Adobe stuff to CS6. Luckily you can download a FREE DNG converter from Adobe which will convert the Panasonic RW2 file to a DNG. You can also use the software provided with camera, which I haven't used yet.
- It is good that the lens is very fast because you get tremendous amounts of color noise at ISO 800 and above.
- As many others have said, the iA mode is useless, but I prefer P or C1 mode anyway so no big deal.
- The battery/card door is weak and not very secure.
- I wish this had an integrated/automatic lens cover like most P/S cameras instead of a manual lens cap. I'll probably end up buying the filter adaptor and just use UV filters to protect the lens.
- Small function buttons on the back.

Of course a premium point and shoot isn't going to compare to the D800 and high-end lenses I use at work, but then again, they pay me to use that stuff in the studio, they don't pay me to haul that kind of weight around with me hiking and camping! The LX-7 isn't even close to a perfect camera, but it is a good buy for those who don't want to fuss with the bulk of a mirrorless system or a DSLR, but want an upgrade from the usual point and shoot crowd.

Comments about Lumix DMC-LX7 Digital Camera (Black):

Just a great camera,a dream come true for some one who has been involved with photography for more than fifty years.

Comments about Lumix DMC-LX7 Digital Camera (Black):

A serious alternative to my DSLR. Perfect for my style of working in close with ambient light. Given my poor eyes in using the rear screen to select settings and frame the image, I really appreciate the optional viewfinder for setting selection and composition. Light weight and very low profile, does not advertise you as a serious photographer. Lots of good customizable setting choices. My only complaint is the lens cap. I usually keep it off, but it is easy for the lens to become dirty after a couple hours walking around. So far, lens seems durable, easy to clean with good microfiber cloth. Love the aperture selection dial on the lens. Shutter speed setting on the rear thumb wheel does take some practice, but works fine.

Comments about Lumix DMC-LX7 Digital Camera (Black):

this is a gereat camera if you just need something small and easy. Easy to use and to download. great for the price

Comments about Lumix DMC-LX7 Digital Camera (Black):

I replaced my Lumix DMC-LX2 with this camera. After using it for a couple of weeks will have to say very pleased. I wanted it for the high iso capabilities and for the fast lens for controlling depth of field. I only shoot in raw so can't comment on jpegs but the raw images up to iso 1600 are superb for a camera with this size of sensor. I commercially use Hasselblad Medium Format and Nikon digital but wanted an fun little camera for vacation and this fits the bill. Also does superb 1080p video.

Comments about Lumix DMC-LX7 Digital Camera (Black):

The best upgrade from lx 5! Just wish it had more pixels.

Comments about Lumix DMC-LX7 Digital Camera (Black):

As a photographer of life, people and the everyday world i live through, this camera is ideal. With it's fast, wide, sharp lens, easily navigable menu and smooth, fast operational time, the DMC-LX7 keeps up with and fills my expectations and needs.

Comments about Lumix DMC-LX7 Digital Camera (Black):

I may not be a professional photographer but I care about having great images as end product and having the possibility to work manually on a camera to take all around. This camera seems a little jewel for its price. What is not great (hence the 4 stars) is that in order to maximize its use you will need to spend some more (and not pennies).

Comments about Lumix DMC-LX7 Digital Camera (Black):

Casual user. Functioning well and have lots of functions that is great.

Comments about Lumix DMC-LX7 Digital Camera (Black):

I purchased this camera as a smaller, lighter camera for hiking and street photography. I have only had it for one session and spent some time with the photos last night.
I am truly amazed with the quality and sharpness of the images. There is some distortion wide open and a bit of CA.
Overall, I could not be happier with my purchase.
As always, the service offered by B&H is beyond reproach!!!

Comments about Lumix DMC-LX7 Digital Camera (Black):

Always fond of Panasonic cameras and LX7 is my third Lumix. Its undoubtedly the best value of money in its class. I've recently taken it to a trip to Hawaii and the photos are just gorgeous. I've received many complements over them. Still exploring this camera and haven't yet used some of the cool features such as image manipulation, slow-speed video recording etc.It has limited zoom, but I can live with it. Another thing is, it does not come with a wrist band, which I find to be very handy when you wanna quickly take a shot without the fear of dropping it. Previous Lumix cameras came with it. Neck straps are too much hassle for a P&S.Overall very good camera. I backpack and this is going to be my goto camera for a good time to come.

Comments about Lumix DMC-LX7 Digital Camera (Black):

I've really enjoyed using this camera. You get great image quality, lots of manual controls, lots of creative effects, and a Leica lens in a small package. I love how most of the things I need to change are accessible with a dial or a button so I don't have to dive thru menus to find what I'm looking for. I really like the aspect ratio switch and I use it all the time. It works for me a lot better than taking the shot and cropping it later. I can see right there what I'm gonna get.
Overall, I'm really impressed with this camera, although I do have some problems with it too.
I'm gonna list them here:
Image quality is very good to excellent, although I find it doesn't work too well for wide angle landscape shots, and I often miss lots of detail when shooting a wide angle landscape. This might be due to the small sensor, which may not be capturing as much detail. Also, be careful with that wide aperture because you may lose sharpness at the wide length of the lens. Stop down the aperture a bit, and it'll get better.
Another issue that is cause by the small sensor is that although the lens is quite bright, you won't be able to achieve a shallow depth of field in your photos like you would on a DSLR or a micro 4/3 camera. The sensor is just too small for that. Now, you do get some shallow DOF, but not really much.
I also do wish that it had a bit higher resolution. I find that once the image is taken, cropping it down to any smaller size doesn't give a clear image just because the resolutions isn't high enough.
Lastly, I wouldn't go any further than ISO 800. Images just become too noisy.
Now to the good stuff:
It's got very fast autofocus for a point and shoot camera, and it tends to be quite accurate. Just make sure you have it on the right setup for the right shot. For example, if you're photographing people, don't put it on center focus, and change it to face detection mode.
Not that I mentioned that, it's a good time to mentions how customizable this camera is. You can set a minimum shutter speed, and a maximum ISO. Theses are extremely helpful because you can avoid motion blur due to slow shutter speed, and unnecessarily high ISO grainy pictures.
I also like the step zoom setting. It basically limits your zoom capability to being only at fixed lengths of 24, 28, 35, 50, 70, and 90. You may think that is is limiting, but you'd be surprised how such apparent limitations boost your creativity. It works for me.
As lame as it sounds to use "scene modes", I actually recommend you give them a try. Scene modes on this camera are extremely well thought out and create surprisingly good looking photos. I also enjoy using the creative color modes.

Overall, it's not a perfect camera, but I find that it's a very good compact camera with great build and image quality. If you're not into interchanging lenses, then you may not want to have the bulk of a DSLR, or the price of a mirrorless system. If that's your case and you like having lots of dials on your camera, This may just be what you're looking for. If you're not into dials, and are REALLY looking for something that fits in your pocket, check out the Sony RX-100.

Comments about Lumix DMC-LX7 Digital Camera (Black):

I thought multiple aspect ratios were a gimmick but I use them a lot, particularly 1:1.

I avoid raw with my D7000 because processing is sluggish. The smaller LX7 raw files are responsive in Aperture and require very little adjustment.

Nails exposure and focus almost every time.

The firmware has a bug where shutter speed and aperture are not displayed in P mode. Technical support confirmed that and told me that someone would contact me but nobody did. Both shutter speed and aperture should always be displayed in P, A, S & M modes but only are in M. The time lapse setting are so limited that it is useless. Unlike my Canon the LX7 cannot be powered on in review mode without removing the lens cap and extending the lens. A short time later the lens automatically retracts. Images cannot be deleted in automatic preview mode; you have to enter preview mode first.

Panasonic: Please release a firmware update with these issues fixed.

Those issues can be overlooked because the camera makes such outstanding images and video.

Comments about Lumix DMC-LX7 Digital Camera (Black):

compact, good indoors and low light, fast in low light. great lense

Comments about Lumix DMC-LX7 Digital Camera (Black):

Wow! I've had the LX3 and LX5 and was "relatively" satisfied with them. The LX7 is by far the best. The video quality and that wide aperture are what truly impressed me. Slightly bigger than the LX5, but no big issue.

Comments about Lumix DMC-LX7 Digital Camera (Black):

I'm an amateur photographer, so I didn't want or need something too expensive. The amount of customization you can do with just one press/flick of a button, is astounding. Very straightforward design, with a great metal body and just the right amount of heft to not feel cheap. I use it as a travel camera, and it simply has not disappointed. Perfect for wide angle landscapes, as well as macro pictures of flowers, leaves, etc... The glass is the real star of the show- honestly, that's why you buy this camera. Produces stunning photos, especially at lower light levels, at this price point. Also has a great built-in ND filter... which is absolutely vital if using it in sunny conditions (hey, it's a f1.4). The only reason I knock off a star (and I would've given the it a 4.5/5 if possible) is the lens cap. It's a frustrating little guy, and you can miss some important shots because you have to manually take it off. I find it a little chintzy that a camera such as this doesn't have an automatic one. It comes off easily in your pocket and it looks goofy when it's hanging off it's string while you're taking photos... I know, it's a relatively small problem, but definitely annoying out in the field. Other than that, I love this camera. Great IQ, solid build quality, super fast customization... if you are looking at this camera, do yourself a favor and just buy it. You'll save a lot of time, and you'll fall in love with it, just like I did! Enjoy! 9.5/10 on my scale.

Comments about Lumix DMC-LX7 Digital Camera (Black):

This camera is the best point and shoot!

Comments about Lumix DMC-LX7 Digital Camera (Black):

This is my go-to travel/street photography camera. It is always convenient, easy to carry, and easy to use. I shoot in RAW mode using P, A, or S. The fast lens makes everything hand held, even indoors, for sharp pictures. I let the ISO automatically adjust to up to 800 because beyond that it is really too noisy. I process the images in Lightroom and do any noise reduction there.

I'm looking forward to doing videos and time-lapse photography with this camera.

The limited zoom range is problematic for some uses, but I really prefer wide angle for most shooting situations. The intelligent zoom feature does work when longer tele is really needed, but it records those images as jpegs only.

Comments about Lumix DMC-LX7 Digital Camera (Black):

I got this camera for the days when carrying my DSLR is not practical. It's a very well built camera and it's very light which is why I got it in the first place.
The image quality is just OK and i agree with people saying it's really noisy. Another thing is how slow it is to take a shot sometime... I'm used to a dslr and i like being able to be quick... But then again, it's a point & shoot...

On the positive side there are many things that I love about it:
1: the way it looks and feels. It's light and well built and there are many ways to personalize how you can use it:I got a Kiwi extension tube which allows me to protect the lens and also ad a 52mm filter.
2: the external viewfinder is a nice touch. I mean it looks kind of amateurish but it's really nice to have whether it is to frame and stabilize your shot or simply getting to see under high sun.
3: The aperture ring and aspect ratio switch on the lens: great idea especially when you shoot 1:1 ratio often...
4: Lastly, it is a smart camera! The firmware is really well thought out and very convenient to use.

I don't regret my choice and I would recommend this camera for people looking into point & shoot.

Comments about Lumix DMC-LX7 Digital Camera (White):

I've only had this for a week and have taken only a handful of photos . . . but I'm really happy with how fast this camera is and the excellent photo quality. This is all I care about when it comes to cameras.

The only "con" I have, and it's a small one, is if you decide to protect the lens with a filter, then you have to buy a separate lens adapter.

Comments about Lumix DMC-LX7 Digital Camera (Black):

I'm a pro photographer (studio) and now have 300+ shots into this camera so I thought I would share a few things about it for potential buyers. I was very close to buying a used RX100 ... until I saw that its Macro function is not very good, a 5 inch focus distance?? C'mon Sony! So I went with a used LX-7. Here are my pros and cons:

Pro:

- Very well built for the type of camera and price, small enough to fit in a pocket, though the lens does stick out from the body.
- Has a hot shoe and an electronic viewfinder plug (you can buy an unbelievably expensive viewfinder which I didn't).
- Quick AF and great macro focus distance.
- FAST lens.
- Shoots in RAW! (see caveat in the cons below).
- Good manual settings with some interesting features such as a graph (Panasonic calls it the exposure meter) which shows both shutter speed and aperture values as you change either one) and an actual aperture ring on the front of the lens (which only works in Manual or Aperture Priority mode).
- The AF area can be adjusted from a spot to nearly the whole frame, very nice feature.
- AE and AF locks (but the button is rather small and hard to hit quickly).
- A quick and easy exposure compensation dial.
- Built in ND filter which is cool but it is there because the lens only stops down to f8, which is bad ... but typical for P/S cameras.
- Good image stabilization, I can usually shoot at 1/30 or less if I am careful.

Cons:

- Really, really bad battery life. I would get at least 2 or 3 spares, and they are agonizingly slow to charge. I wish this camera had the Nikon P300/310/330 function of charging the battery while the camera is plugged into a computer.
- If you want to get the RAW files off the camera you need ACR 7.2 or Lightroom 4.2 to get the RAW files straight from this camera ... and of course ACR 7.3 isn't compatible with CS5 so to get it you have to upgrade all your Adobe stuff to CS6. Luckily you can download a FREE DNG converter from Adobe which will convert the Panasonic RW2 file to a DNG. You can also use the software provided with camera, which I haven't used yet.
- It is good that the lens is very fast because you get tremendous amounts of color noise at ISO 800 and above.
- As many others have said, the iA mode is useless, but I prefer P or C1 mode anyway so no big deal.
- The battery/card door is weak and not very secure.
- I wish this had an integrated/automatic lens cover like most P/S cameras instead of a manual lens cap. I'll probably end up buying the filter adaptor and just use UV filters to protect the lens.
- Small function buttons on the back.

Of course a premium point and shoot isn't going to compare to the D800 and high-end lenses I use at work, but then again, they pay me to use that stuff in the studio, they don't pay me to haul that kind of weight around with me hiking and camping! The LX-7 isn't even close to a perfect camera, but it is a good buy for those who don't want to fuss with the bulk of a mirrorless system or a DSLR, but want an upgrade from the usual point and shoot crowd.

Comments about Lumix DMC-LX7 Digital Camera (Black):

Just a great camera,a dream come true for some one who has been involved with photography for more than fifty years.

Comments about Lumix DMC-LX7 Digital Camera (Black):

A serious alternative to my DSLR. Perfect for my style of working in close with ambient light. Given my poor eyes in using the rear screen to select settings and frame the image, I really appreciate the optional viewfinder for setting selection and composition. Light weight and very low profile, does not advertise you as a serious photographer. Lots of good customizable setting choices. My only complaint is the lens cap. I usually keep it off, but it is easy for the lens to become dirty after a couple hours walking around. So far, lens seems durable, easy to clean with good microfiber cloth. Love the aperture selection dial on the lens. Shutter speed setting on the rear thumb wheel does take some practice, but works fine.

Comments about Lumix DMC-LX7 Digital Camera (Black):

this is a gereat camera if you just need something small and easy. Easy to use and to download. great for the price

Comments about Lumix DMC-LX7 Digital Camera (Black):

I replaced my Lumix DMC-LX2 with this camera. After using it for a couple of weeks will have to say very pleased. I wanted it for the high iso capabilities and for the fast lens for controlling depth of field. I only shoot in raw so can't comment on jpegs but the raw images up to iso 1600 are superb for a camera with this size of sensor. I commercially use Hasselblad Medium Format and Nikon digital but wanted an fun little camera for vacation and this fits the bill. Also does superb 1080p video.

Comments about Lumix DMC-LX7 Digital Camera (Black):

The best upgrade from lx 5! Just wish it had more pixels.

Comments about Lumix DMC-LX7 Digital Camera (Black):

As a photographer of life, people and the everyday world i live through, this camera is ideal. With it's fast, wide, sharp lens, easily navigable menu and smooth, fast operational time, the DMC-LX7 keeps up with and fills my expectations and needs.

Comments about Lumix DMC-LX7 Digital Camera (Black):

I may not be a professional photographer but I care about having great images as end product and having the possibility to work manually on a camera to take all around. This camera seems a little jewel for its price. What is not great (hence the 4 stars) is that in order to maximize its use you will need to spend some more (and not pennies).

Comments about Lumix DMC-LX7 Digital Camera (Black):

Casual user. Functioning well and have lots of functions that is great.

Comments about Lumix DMC-LX7 Digital Camera (Black):

I purchased this camera as a smaller, lighter camera for hiking and street photography. I have only had it for one session and spent some time with the photos last night.
I am truly amazed with the quality and sharpness of the images. There is some distortion wide open and a bit of CA.
Overall, I could not be happier with my purchase.
As always, the service offered by B&H is beyond reproach!!!

Comments about Lumix DMC-LX7 Digital Camera (Black):

Always fond of Panasonic cameras and LX7 is my third Lumix. Its undoubtedly the best value of money in its class. I've recently taken it to a trip to Hawaii and the photos are just gorgeous. I've received many complements over them. Still exploring this camera and haven't yet used some of the cool features such as image manipulation, slow-speed video recording etc.It has limited zoom, but I can live with it. Another thing is, it does not come with a wrist band, which I find to be very handy when you wanna quickly take a shot without the fear of dropping it. Previous Lumix cameras came with it. Neck straps are too much hassle for a P&S.Overall very good camera. I backpack and this is going to be my goto camera for a good time to come.

Comments about Lumix DMC-LX7 Digital Camera (Black):

I've really enjoyed using this camera. You get great image quality, lots of manual controls, lots of creative effects, and a Leica lens in a small package. I love how most of the things I need to change are accessible with a dial or a button so I don't have to dive thru menus to find what I'm looking for. I really like the aspect ratio switch and I use it all the time. It works for me a lot better than taking the shot and cropping it later. I can see right there what I'm gonna get.
Overall, I'm really impressed with this camera, although I do have some problems with it too.
I'm gonna list them here:
Image quality is very good to excellent, although I find it doesn't work too well for wide angle landscape shots, and I often miss lots of detail when shooting a wide angle landscape. This might be due to the small sensor, which may not be capturing as much detail. Also, be careful with that wide aperture because you may lose sharpness at the wide length of the lens. Stop down the aperture a bit, and it'll get better.
Another issue that is cause by the small sensor is that although the lens is quite bright, you won't be able to achieve a shallow depth of field in your photos like you would on a DSLR or a micro 4/3 camera. The sensor is just too small for that. Now, you do get some shallow DOF, but not really much.
I also do wish that it had a bit higher resolution. I find that once the image is taken, cropping it down to any smaller size doesn't give a clear image just because the resolutions isn't high enough.
Lastly, I wouldn't go any further than ISO 800. Images just become too noisy.
Now to the good stuff:
It's got very fast autofocus for a point and shoot camera, and it tends to be quite accurate. Just make sure you have it on the right setup for the right shot. For example, if you're photographing people, don't put it on center focus, and change it to face detection mode.
Not that I mentioned that, it's a good time to mentions how customizable this camera is. You can set a minimum shutter speed, and a maximum ISO. Theses are extremely helpful because you can avoid motion blur due to slow shutter speed, and unnecessarily high ISO grainy pictures.
I also like the step zoom setting. It basically limits your zoom capability to being only at fixed lengths of 24, 28, 35, 50, 70, and 90. You may think that is is limiting, but you'd be surprised how such apparent limitations boost your creativity. It works for me.
As lame as it sounds to use "scene modes", I actually recommend you give them a try. Scene modes on this camera are extremely well thought out and create surprisingly good looking photos. I also enjoy using the creative color modes.

Overall, it's not a perfect camera, but I find that it's a very good compact camera with great build and image quality. If you're not into interchanging lenses, then you may not want to have the bulk of a DSLR, or the price of a mirrorless system. If that's your case and you like having lots of dials on your camera, This may just be what you're looking for. If you're not into dials, and are REALLY looking for something that fits in your pocket, check out the Sony RX-100.

Comments about Lumix DMC-LX7 Digital Camera (Black):

I thought multiple aspect ratios were a gimmick but I use them a lot, particularly 1:1.

I avoid raw with my D7000 because processing is sluggish. The smaller LX7 raw files are responsive in Aperture and require very little adjustment.

Nails exposure and focus almost every time.

The firmware has a bug where shutter speed and aperture are not displayed in P mode. Technical support confirmed that and told me that someone would contact me but nobody did. Both shutter speed and aperture should always be displayed in P, A, S & M modes but only are in M. The time lapse setting are so limited that it is useless. Unlike my Canon the LX7 cannot be powered on in review mode without removing the lens cap and extending the lens. A short time later the lens automatically retracts. Images cannot be deleted in automatic preview mode; you have to enter preview mode first.

Panasonic: Please release a firmware update with these issues fixed.

Those issues can be overlooked because the camera makes such outstanding images and video.

Comments about Lumix DMC-LX7 Digital Camera (Black):

compact, good indoors and low light, fast in low light. great lense

Comments about Lumix DMC-LX7 Digital Camera (Black):

Wow! I've had the LX3 and LX5 and was "relatively" satisfied with them. The LX7 is by far the best. The video quality and that wide aperture are what truly impressed me. Slightly bigger than the LX5, but no big issue.

Comments about Lumix DMC-LX7 Digital Camera (Black):

I'm an amateur photographer, so I didn't want or need something too expensive. The amount of customization you can do with just one press/flick of a button, is astounding. Very straightforward design, with a great metal body and just the right amount of heft to not feel cheap. I use it as a travel camera, and it simply has not disappointed. Perfect for wide angle landscapes, as well as macro pictures of flowers, leaves, etc... The glass is the real star of the show- honestly, that's why you buy this camera. Produces stunning photos, especially at lower light levels, at this price point. Also has a great built-in ND filter... which is absolutely vital if using it in sunny conditions (hey, it's a f1.4). The only reason I knock off a star (and I would've given the it a 4.5/5 if possible) is the lens cap. It's a frustrating little guy, and you can miss some important shots because you have to manually take it off. I find it a little chintzy that a camera such as this doesn't have an automatic one. It comes off easily in your pocket and it looks goofy when it's hanging off it's string while you're taking photos... I know, it's a relatively small problem, but definitely annoying out in the field. Other than that, I love this camera. Great IQ, solid build quality, super fast customization... if you are looking at this camera, do yourself a favor and just buy it. You'll save a lot of time, and you'll fall in love with it, just like I did! Enjoy! 9.5/10 on my scale.

Comments about Lumix DMC-LX7 Digital Camera (Black):

This camera is the best point and shoot!

Comments about Lumix DMC-LX7 Digital Camera (Black):

This is my go-to travel/street photography camera. It is always convenient, easy to carry, and easy to use. I shoot in RAW mode using P, A, or S. The fast lens makes everything hand held, even indoors, for sharp pictures. I let the ISO automatically adjust to up to 800 because beyond that it is really too noisy. I process the images in Lightroom and do any noise reduction there.

I'm looking forward to doing videos and time-lapse photography with this camera.

The limited zoom range is problematic for some uses, but I really prefer wide angle for most shooting situations. The intelligent zoom feature does work when longer tele is really needed, but it records those images as jpegs only.