Back in 2012 it seemed that with the advent of the Lumix LX7 with its 720p 120fps video mode it was only a matter of time for even stronger high resolutions in semi professional compact cameras.  For some reason or another the LX8 has not come out to replace the LX7 and it is probably still the best 720p 120fps camera for the price available.  It is very high quality for a compact camera image with a 1/1.7″ sensor; even with mild aliasing it is still one of the more professional images out there.

The LX7 will become two years old this July and it is already becoming really scarce on availability.  That it still retains the 6th spot in our slow motion affordable camera guide would give you some indication of its quality. It wont give you the large sensor look but it will let you have a very good camera with a slow motion function that seems just too good for a camera with these specs.   It wont do higher frame rates at lower resolutions but it will also do 1080p at 60fps with very good quality. → Continue Reading Full Post ←