Panasonic Lumix LX10 / LX15 Review
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Our editorial take on the Panasonic Lumix LX10 / LX15
The Panasonic Lumix LX10 (or LX15 in some markets) stands out in the premium compact camera category with a compelling combination of portability and serious imaging capability. Its 1-inch sensor and bright Leica-branded 24-72mm f/1.4-2.8 lens deliver excellent image quality with low noise, particularly when shooting Raw files. Reviewers consistently praise the fast, responsive autofocus system and the camera's punchy video performance, which includes 4K at 30p and 1080p up to 120p. The physical aperture ring and compact dimensions make it a tactile, pocketable option for photographers who want manual control without bulk.
Despite its strengths, the LX10 has clear limitations. Battery life is modest at around 260 shots, and the absence of an external mic input limits its appeal for serious video work. The tilting touchscreen is useful but not fully articulating, and the lens range, while fast, tops out at a modest 72mm equivalent. At its original $700 price point, it faced stiff competition, but for creators seeking a travel-friendly camera with manual controls and strong hybrid still and video performance, the LX10 delivers where it counts.
- Excellent image quality with low noise, especially in Raw
- Fast f/1.4-2.8 Leica lens across 24-72mm range
- Responsive autofocus and snappy performance
- Strong 4K and high frame rate 1080p video
- Physical aperture and control rings for tactile handling
- Modest battery life of approximately 260 shots
- No external microphone input for video work
- Limited lens reach at 72mm equivalent telephoto
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Pros · Excellent still image quality, especially in Raw · Impressive 4K video · 24-72mm equiv F1. · Fast, responsive behavior · Depth from Defocus AF system ...
Pros · Excellent size-to-performance ratio · Lovely images with low noise · Great autofocus system · Very good video quality · Bright f/1.4 ...
The Lumix LX10 / LX15 is equipped with excellent movie capabilities, filming 1080p video up to 120p or 4K / UHD up to 30p, with full control ...
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About this product
1-inch; Leica 24-72mm f/1.4-2.8.
Specs
- Usb
- USB 2.0 Micro-B (charging and data)
- Wireless
- Wi-Fi
- Card Slot
- Single slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-3 recommended for 4K)
- Mic Input
- Built-in stereo microphone (no external mic input)
- Battery
- Rechargeable lithium-ion, 7.2 VDC
- Battery Life
- Approx. 260 shots
- Weight Grams
- 310 g (with battery and recording media), 280 g (body only)
- Dimensions Mm
- 105.5 x 60 x 42 mm
- Optical Zoom
- 3x
- Aperture Range
- f/1.4-2.8 to f/11
- Focal Length Equiv
- 24-72mm (35mm equivalent)
- Min Focus Distance
- 3 cm (wide), 30 cm (telephoto)
- Max Frame Rate 4k
- 30p
- Max Frame Rate Hd
- 60p
- Max Video Bitrate
- 100 Mbps
- Max Video Resolution
- UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)
- Iso Range
- 125-12800 (extended 80-25600)
- Post Focus
- Yes
- Flash Range
- 0.5-12.1 m (wide), 0.3-6 m (telephoto) at ISO Auto
- Hdmi Output
- Micro-HDMI Type-D
- Iris Blades
- 9
- Lens Design
- 11 elements in 9 groups (Leica DC Vario-Summilux)
- Digital Zoom
- 4x (12x combined), 2x optimized (6x combined)
- 4k Photo Mode
- 8 MP stills at 30 fps
- Aperture Ring
- Yes (physical)
- Aspect Ratios
- 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9
- Built In Flash
- Yes, pop-up
- Focus Stacking
- Yes
- Metering Modes
- Multi, center-weighted, spot
- Lens Control Ring
- Yes (physical)
- Actual Focal Length
- 8.8-26.4mm
- Continuous Shooting
- 50 fps (electronic shutter), 10 fps (mechanical), 6 fps (mechanical with continuous AF)
- Exposure Compensation
- -5 to +5 EV (1/3 EV steps)
- Video Recording Limit
- 15 min (4K), 29 min 59 sec (Full HD 60p), unlimited (Full HD 30p)
- Electronic Shutter Speed
- 1/16000 to 1 sec
- Mechanical Shutter Speed
- 1/4000 to 60 sec (bulb 120 sec)
- Sensor Size
- 1" (20.1 MP effective, 20.9 MP actual)
- Sensor Type
- 1" High Sensitivity MOS
- Effective Megapixels
- 20.1 MP
- Rear Screen
- 3.0" 1,040,000 dot, 180 degree tilting touchscreen LCD
- Touchscreen
- Yes
- Launch Price Usd
- $697.99
- Stabilization
- 5-axis HYBRID O.I.S.+
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