'Compact' is far too inadequate term for these adult camera. The unique in this price class as camera Ojektiv allows flash-free shooting in twilight or candlelight without a tripod and noise virtuoso gimmicks with the depths (un) focus and landscape shots with impressive coloration until well into the last blue mountains. Next convinced a clever but restrained computing automatic that every beginner brings great photos. On top of that the LX7 is still quickly both on power as well as focus and multiple recordings. Who complains about the (not small) CMOS sensor: It is not a camera for 1,5m poster prints but it fits into the Hosentachsche, unless you're carrying tube. Up to A3 is absolutely trigger capability, with some effort, taking photos and beyond. Only the expensive accessory viewfinder and the non-pivotable display disappoint a bit - if the quality of the display is the but in most cases, even in sunlight, but then bearable. I have the camera for 3 weeks, was thus already on vacation and my conclusion is: Bigger is no longer small. This thing is a real, to be taken seriously camera. No clippers, no Digidingens, no Edelgimmik. A camera.