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Started Oct 1, 2015 | Discussions thread
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The Lumix LX7 is an extraordinary camera

Yannis1976 wrote:

to LX7 (around 250E), GF5 (300E+12-32) and also trying to find a cheap GM1.

What do you think?

I have owned my LX7 for three years. It is capable of very fine results. Having a 24-90mm f/1.4-2.3 zoom built in is so so handy!

Every camera is a compromise, so be completely aware:

  • LX7 is an ISO 200 and lower camera. Move to ISO 400 and higher and results get poor quickly. With f/1.4 at the wide end, higher ISO is not often necessary.
  • The 1/1.7 sensor does not hold up well to extensive post processing work. If you shoot jpegs and do not manipulate the photos a lot, you are good to go.

On the other hand:

  • You can get a filter adapter and use a protective lens filter or polarizing filter. Very nice. That is an important feature that caused me to look at the LX7 in the first place.
  • An optional EVF is available. I use it all the time.

Enjoy whatever choice you make.

Jim Pilcher
Summit County, Colorado, USA
Life is good in the woods

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