Panasonic Lumix LX10 is a compact camera with a capability of 4K video recording, 20.1-megapixel MOS Sensor and ultimate compact design that easily fits in your jeans pockets. It comes with the newly developed F1.4 high-speed Leica DC VARIO-SUMMILUX lens with 3x optical zoom and an advanced functions for creative use in a sleek, compact body.
Although this is a non-removable lens, but with a fast F1.4-2.8 aperture (35mm camera equivalent: 24-72mm) with an aperture ring that allows direct, intuitive control of the aperture to take maximum advantage of this high-speed lens. The Lumix LX10 will meet most of users need from landscapes to portraits and macro shots with intricate detail can be taken with a minimum working distance of 3 cm.
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The lens unit boasts high-speed F1.4 and F2.8 even at the tele-end. It enables high-speed shutter release to capture clear, sharp images even in low-lit situations as well as giving a beautiful defocus to the background to make the subject stand out for impressive photos and videos. It has the ability to shoot 4K video (3840 x 2160p) at the speed at 30fps or Full-HD at 120fps.
The 1-inch MOS Sensor enables high-quality image recording; a Venus Engine achieves a maximum ISO 12,800 high sensitivity recording; supports high-speed AF with DFD (Depth From Defocus) technology and offers high-speed burst shooting at 10 fps (AFS) / 6 fps (AFC) to capture fast-moving subjects in crisp focus.
The Lumix LX10 integrates a 3.0 inch 180-degree tilt touch screen display with 1,040K-dot; built-in lens cover, and all metal uni-body gives a premium look. There is 5-Axis HYBRID O.I.S.+ (Optical Image Stabilizer Plus) offers a versatile angle of view while suppressing handshake in both photo and video recording.
The Panasonic Lumix LX10 price is set to $699.99 for US market, it can be pre-ordered from Amazon and B&H Photo store, and it will be available in late November 2016.
Panasonic Lumix LX10 Specifications
- Dimensions of 105.5 x 60.0 x 42.0 mm
- Weight of 310g
- Touch Screen TFT-LCD Tilt Display of 3 inches
- 20.1MP 1″ High Sensitivity MOS Sensor
- Maximum resolution of 5472 x 3648 pixels
- Venus Engine Processor
- Leica DC Vario-Summilux f/1.4-2.8 Lens
- 24-72mm (35mm Equivalent)
- Auto ISO 125-12800 to 80-25600
- 4K recording (3840 x 2160p) at : 30 fps, 24 fps
- Full HD recording 91920×1020p) at 60 fps, 30 fps, 24 fps
- 5-Axis HYBRID O.I.S.+
- Autofocus 49 points
- Viewfinder coverage of 100%
- 3x Optical Zoom
- Shutter speed – Min. 60 sec. Max. 1/4000 sec
- Continuous Shooting Speed – 10 fps
- Connectivity of Wi-Fi, Micro-USB 2.0, Microphone port, mini HDMI port, SD/SDHC/SDXC
- Battery: 680 mAh