The competition
Two years ago, in a crowded market, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 proved to be the best all-rounder and received an award from AP. Now, there is even greater competition. Samsung’s EX2F is an obvious competitor, as both feature an f/1.4 lens and similar focal range. The Lumix DMC-LX7 is slightly smaller, although the EX2F features built-in Wi-Fi and an articulated LCD screen.
Image: Samsung EX2F
Currently setting the standard for pocket cameras, Sony’s Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 features a sensor twice the size and twice the resolution of the LX7, and it is smaller. Both cameras handle well, and include aperture rings. Another compact camera with great handling is the stylish Fujifilm X10, which offers a more intuitive manually controlled zoom lens and an optical viewfinder.
Image: Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
