Panasonic DMC LX15 Review

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In additional DMC LX15 was introduced by Panasonic in September 2016. It belongs to the enthusiast Compacts category. Panasonic is well-known and shouldn’t require further introduction, please see our manufacturer’s page for more digital cameras by Panasonic.
Brand	Panasonic
Category	Compact
Date	09/2016

Sensor Properties
Also DMC LX15 has a 1″ CMOS sensor with size of 13 x 9 mm² (0.52″ x 0.35″). Picture of DMC LX15’s sensor compared to popular format. The 1-Euro coin has a diameter of 23.25mm. The DMC LX15’s sensor has resolution of 20 megapixel. The Panasonic supports taking images in RAW. RAW images are stored as they come from the sensor, without any in-camera processing or sharpening. Converting to JPEG or other formats takes place on the computer, using software like Adobe Lightroom or Panasonic’s RAW converter. This involves one extra processing step but almost always results in superior image quality. Some filters, like converting to monochrome (black and white) will only yield decent results when used with RAW images.
Format	1″
Sensor area	13.20 x 8.80mm² (0.52″ x 0.35″)
Type	CMOS
Resolution (physical)	20.10 megapixel
Resolution (effective)	20.10 megapixel
Pixel size	7.36 µm²
Sensor cleaning
RAW support
Continuous	10 frames/second

Lens
Interchangeable
Focal length (min)	26mm
Focal length (max)	78mm
Aperture (max)	1.4
Aperture (min)	2.8
Viewfinder Properties
The DMC LX15 does not come with a built-in viewfinder. The camera’s display is used to compose the photo. That can be cumbersome in broad daylight.

Shutter
The DMC LX15’s shutter speed varies from 1/4000s to 60s.
Max. shutter speed	1/4000s
Min. shutter speed	60s
Sensitivity Properties
The DMC LX15’s sensitivity goes from 80 ISO und 25600 ISO, a very useful and practical range.
Automatic
Min. sensitivity	80 ISO
Max. sensitivity	25600 ISO
Exposure Modes
The DMC LX15 supports all general exposure modes. The Panasonic allows spot exposure for the difficult occasion.
Multi
Center weight
Partial
Spot
Auto Focus Properties
The DMC LX15’s auto focus processor uses 49 AF points (or sensors). A basic rule of thumb says that the more AF points you have, the better. More AF points mean a better chance to have a point at the location of interest in a scene, a big plus in challenging situations (e.g. with low contrast subjects). Manual focus is also possible with the Panasonic, a plus in tricky situations or for some creative freedom.
Type	Contrast Detection
AF points	49
Manual focusing

Flash Specs
The DMC LX15 features a built-in flash with a range of up to 6m (20 ft.). That range will work for most situations. A hotshoe is missing from the Panasonic.
Built-in
Range	6.00m (20 ft.)
Hot shoe
Display Specs
The DMC LX15 display has a diagonal of 75.00mm (3.0 inches.) and a resolution 1.04 megapixel. The camera display is intended for selfies or other occasion. Display parameters:
Type	LCD
Size	75.00mm (diagonal) (3.0 in.)
Resolution	1.04 megapixel
Articulated
Touch screen
Video Specs
DMC LX15 video supported the resolution with 3840 x 2160 pixel. ACamera is not equipped with an external microphone. Panasonic DMC LX15 Video parameters:
Max. resolution	3840 x 2160 pixel
…with frame rates	24 frames/second 25 frames/second 30 frames/second
External microphone
Connectivity & Wireless Specs
The DMC LX15 has Wi-fi connection. You can transfer photos to a mobile or laptop using wi-fi. Connect the Panasonic to a monitor or TV set over HDMI. The Panasonic supports USB 2.0. Connection parameters:
WiFi
Bluetooth
NFC
Remote (wired)
Remote (infrared)
Apps
HDMI (standard)
HDMI (mini)
HDMI (micro)
USB 2.0
USB 3.0
USB Micro
USB Mini
USB-C
Custom

Memory
The camera supports SD HC and SD XC cards. Memory cards characteristics:
Slots	1
Memory cards	SD SDHC SDXC
Battery
The Panasonic DMC LX15 works with a BLH7E LiIon battery. The battery lifetime is an average 260 shots. That’s on the lower side of things for a full day, consider a spare battery for the DMC LX15. The battery can be charged over USB while in camera. Very useful, especially on vacation when most people bring a USB charger for their smartphone anyway. The DMC LX15’s battery battery parameters:
Type	BLH7E LiIon
Removable
In-camera charging
Battery life	260 photos
Size
The Panasonic DMC LX15’s dimensions are 105.5 x 60 x 42mm³. (4.2″ x 2.4″ x 1.7″). This includes the lens. The camera’s weight is a reasonable 310 grams (10.0 oz.), lens included. Here is front and top view of the DMC LX15:


Dimensions Comparison
To put the size of the camera in context, here it is next to a typical ID card (c. 86mm x 55mm, about the size of a credit card). The DMC LX15 is not much bigger: