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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
$499.00
Released July, 2010
The Pros:Includes compatibility with optional accessories such as flashes and viewfinders. Capable of shooting video in 720p high definition with stereo sound. higher than average 460k dot 3.0-inch LED backlit display.
The Cons:Far from a full DSLR camera when it comes to low light noise / overall image quality. No viewfinder. Sub-standard in camera JPEG engine compared to the competition - shoot in RAW!
The Lumix DMC-LX5 is a high-end point-and-shoot camera, set to be released sometime in late 2010. As the successor to Panasonic’s DMC-LX3 from 2008, this model offers incremental optical zoom and sensor upgrades over its predecessor.
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The DMC-LX5 features a 10 megapixel CCD sensor, a 3.8x optical zoom and a 3-inch LCD display. While the image sensor and screen size are comparable to Panasonic’s DMC-LX3, the zoom has been marginally increased by 0.3x. The 24mm F-stop is set at F2.0, which is not as expansive as some competing cameras. This camera has a port for an optional electronic viewfinder (EVF), meaning users can hook the DMC-LX5 up to an external display to assist with photography work. The maximum ISO has been bumped to 12,800 from the lower ISO 3,200 on the DMC-LX3. Supported memory card formats include SDXC, SD and SDHC.
Features
- 10 megapixel CCD sensor
- 3.8x optical zoom
- 3.0” LCD display
- 24mm, F2.0 max. F-stop
- Optical image stabilizer
- 720p video recording (30fps)
- EVF port
- Mini HDMI out
- ISO 12,800
- Memory: SDXC, SDHC, SD
- Colors: Black, Silver
- Dimensions & weight: 109.7 x 65.5 x 42.9mm, 231g
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includes compatibility with optional accessories such as flashes and viewfinders
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capable of shooting video in 720p high definition with stereo sound
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higher than average 460k dot 3.0-inch LED backlit display
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compatible with the affordable, easy to find and capacious SD / SDHC and the latest SDXC memory card standards
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very compact and lightweight (271g) - especially compared to more expensive, and similarly performing professional P&S cameras from Nikon and Canon
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hotshoe for flashes, electronic viewfinder
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fully automatic or manual shooting options
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essentially the same camera as the Leica D-Lux 5
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nice and fast 24-90mm f/2-3.3 (3.8x) lens
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fast continuous shooting of 2.5fps in RAW
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consistent and fast autofocus
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autofocus locks in at 0.3 seconds
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fast startup time - about 1 second
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far from a full DSLR camera when it comes to low light noise / overall image quality
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sub-standard in camera JPEG engine compared to the competition - shoot in RAW!
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shadowtech: Thinking about getting the
#panasonic_lumix_dmc_lx5 (on
@Yale's recommendation) for my upcoming trip to #Japan
I don't want to spend $200 on a point and shoot I'm only going to use for one trip. This camera seems like a good option for those that want to learn how to shoot with manual controls and get better photos.
Unfortunately, I've only been able to find this camera for $450-500 in Ontario, yet it ships for $400 from Amazon.com in the U.S. - Is there is anyway to avoid the "Canada tax" and get the camera closer to it's actual value?
Dec 24, 10
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Yale:
#panasonic_lumix_dmc_lx5 if anyone would want a quality compact, this is my current recommendation. The Leica D-LUX 5 looks so much nicer, but that's (mostly) the only difference.
Nov 25, 10
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