Leica C-Lux 1 (2006–2007)
A 6-megapixel digital compact camera, released in 2006 as Leica’s first collaboration with Panasonic.
Overview
The Leica C-Lux 1 is a digital compact camera produced from 2006 to 2007. It marks Leica's first collaboration with Panasonic, sharing its core design and engineering with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX01. Marketed as much for its branding and form as its imaging capabilities, it was described at launch as a "$495 digital status symbol." With a 3.6x optical zoom lens and a 6-megapixel CCD sensor, the C-Lux 1 was positioned as a premium point-and-shoot in ultra-compact dimensions—reportedly the smallest digital compact camera Leica had offered at the time.
Specifications
| Manufacturer | Leica |
| Product type | digital compact camera |
| Production years | 2006 to 2007 |
| Resolution | 6-megapixel image sensor |
| Sensor type | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.5" (5.744 x 4.308 mm) |
| Lens | LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT f/2.8-5.6/4.6-16.8 ASPH. |
| 35mm equivalent focal length | 28 - 102mm |
| Optical zoom | 3.6x |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 - f/5.6 |
| ISO range | Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400 (800, 1600 with boost) |
| Screen | 2.5″ screen |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 94 x 51 x 24 mm |
| Weight | 155 g (with battery) |
| Battery | Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery & charger |
| AF system | Contrast Detection |
| White balance | 4 presets, custom white balance available |
| Max photo resolution | 2816 x 2112 |
| Original price | $495 |
Design
The Leica C-Lux 1 features the LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT f/2.8-5.6/4.6-16.8 ASPH. zoom lens and follows the design of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX01, reflecting its shared engineering foundation.
Context
Announced on April 3, 2006, the C-Lux 1 was Leica’s first collaboration with Panasonic, signaling a new direction in compact digital camera development for the brand.
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