Leica D-Lux 7 (2020)
A compact digital camera co-developed with Panasonic, released in 2020 as a premium sibling to the LX100 II.
Overview
The Leica D-Lux 7 is a large-sensor compact digital camera made by Leica, first released in 2020. It shares its core technology with the Panasonic LX100 II. That means a 17-megapixel Four Thirds sensor and a 24-75mm equivalent f/1.7-2.8 zoom lens. Leica announced it in November 2018, and it became available June 4, 2020. It came in black and chrome (silver), and the black version has a discreet black body. It is a high-end point-and-shoot that shoots 4K video and has a 2.8 MP electronic viewfinder.
Specifications
| Sensor | 17 megapixel Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) CMOS |
| Sensor photo detectors | 22 megapixels |
| Lens | 24-75mm equivalent f/1.7-2.8 zoom |
| Video | 4K video |
| Viewfinder | 2.8 MP EVF |
| ISO range | Auto, 200–25600 (expandable to 100) |
| Dimensions | 118 x 66 x 64 mm (conflicting: Leica PDF lists approx. 31 x 41.5 x 30mm) |
| Weight | 403 g (conflicting: Apotelyt lists 392 g) |
| Battery | 1x BP-DC15, 7.2 VDC, 1025 mAh |
| Available finishes | Black, silver (chrome) |
| Original price | $1,195 (MSRP) |
| Current market price | $1,378.00 (KEH, as listed) |
Design
The black D-Lux 7 has a black body and a black lens, which keeps the classic compact camera look. Autofocus is fast and accurate, and the electronic viewfinder is high-resolution. Handling is responsive.
Reception
Owners praise the image quality and color rendition. One reviewer called it a "superb choice" and "probably my pick out of all the great models currently out." Others like its versatility and design, though some find it hard to use despite its technical potential.
Market
The D-Lux 7 launched at $1,195 and is listed at $1,378 used (KEH). One Reddit user asked whether $400 was a fair price for a used unit, so the market doesn't agree on what it's worth.
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