Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 10.1 MP Digital Camera with 3.8x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3.0-Inch LCD
- 10.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality poster-size prints
- 3.8x F2.0 ultra-wide-angle 24mm Leica DC Vario-Summicron lens
- 3.0-inch Intelligent LCD; Record HD videos in AVCHD Lite; Creative Movie mode
- Venus Engine FHD image processor; hot shoe for easy accessorization
- Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
Product Description
A return to the essence of photography – the Lumix DMC-LX5 from Panasonic. Look to a LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON lens with 24mm wide-angle capability and f/2.0 aperture to bring you optical performance with exceptional precision and clarity. Then, rely on a 1/1.63″ CCD image sensor for 10.1-megapixel still photos that exceed higher-resolution images in purity and detail. Next, adding multimedia to your outing, the DMC-LX5 lets you shoot HD 720p video with expanded manual controls. Further, while Power optical image stabilization ensures blur-free shots, a Lithium-ion battery lets you shoot up to 400 photos on a single charge. Finally, Panasonic’s Intelligent Auto mode steps in and handles camera functions flawlessly when you want to focus on the fun and not on settings…. More >>
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3 Responses to “Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 10.1 MP Digital Camera with 3.8x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3.0-Inch LCD”
Comment from MSafer
Time September 4, 2010 at 2:14 am
I’m not a professional photographer and I don’t know a lot about the intricate details of cameras. I had a Lumix point and shoot that I got proficient with (or as proficient as one can be with a point and shoot camera) and I had limited experience with my husband’s Nikon D300. I wanted to slowly step my way from point and shoot to dSLR and thought this would be a good middle ground.
The LX5is great! It is smaller than I thought it would be and light as well. The controls are easy to use and easy to access. The photos are crisp and clear and I really enjoy that I am able to have more control over my photos than I would have had with just a point and shoot. I have been able to get some great narrow depth of field and have played around with the manual modes a bit.
I am definitely impressed with the quality of pictures I have gotten so far, which have blown away my last camera’s pictures (and I thought those were good!). And I really appreciate how intuitive everything is, especially for someone like me that doesn’t really know anything about photography and is just learning.
Rating: 5 / 5
Comment from terryoregon
Time September 4, 2010 at 3:16 am
Sorry, don’t have the patience to do one of those long reviews, there are plenty of those elsewhere.
I’ve had my LX5 for about five days now. I’ll just say that its out-of-camera photos certainly look as good as my LX3. The photos have that unusual tack sharp realistic look & colors that I was used to with the LX3. The ability to zoom and focus track during video is a nice plus over the LX3.
The LX5 certainly created a lot of buzz on dpreview forums (now owned by Amazon). Seems that Canada got the LX5 almost two weeks before retailers in the US. People in the US ordered the LX5 from Canada and paid good money for expedited shipping. That shows you how much expectation/trust people had for the LX5.
You can’t go wrong with this camera. The LX3 was one of the most highly rated point-and-shoots in the last ten years.
Rating: 5 / 5
Comment from Lawn King
Time September 4, 2010 at 1:41 am
Overall, Panasonic took the LX3 and made it even better…something I didn’t think was possible.
The LX5 will easily have the same problem as the LX3, demand will exceed supply.
This is an excellent camera and I HIGHLY recommend it given the wide angle/fast lens.
Don’t take my word for it, look at the Amazon.com Top 100 P&S Cameras and the LX5 is already #2 after only being available for 3 days.
Rating: 5 / 5