Should I buy the LX7?

I suggest you download the LX7 manual and check its array of modes and functions for those that might be of interest. There are so many that I am still exploring them after several months with the camera. Also, look at the PR announcement at: <http://panasonic.net/avc/lumix/compact/lx7/index.html> and the video at: <http://www.panasonic.com.au/Products/Lumix+digital+cameras/Compact+and+stylish/DMC-LX7/Videos>

Although my memories of the Lake District are not the sunniest, if you find the LVF2 rather extortionate, I would agree with SwatOx that a Clearviewer would be a worthwhile accessory for overcoming a washed out sunlit LCD, and/or using an eye level shooting pose.

Although the LX7's 24 mm wide angle may be particularly useful for landscapes, its maximum 90 mm equivalent zoom reach is rather short for my needs, so I complement it with another small camera, currently, a ZS15.  YMMV

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Cyril