Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 Digital Camera Review

Black Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 Digital 10.1 MP Camera - 3.8x Zoom - Front Angle

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 is a unique Digital Camera Review by Gene Wright offering photo enthusiasts the ideal way for capturing professional-quality photos and High Definition (HD) video. With an ultra-bright F2.0 ultra-wide-angle 24mm Leica DC Vario-Summicron lens, the Lumix LX5 minimizes image distortion, resulting in stunning, true-to-life images with outstanding resolution and detail. The 24mm wide angle lens offers extraordinarily large viewing space and now the optical zoom is extended to 3.8x (90mm) making the LX5 even more versatile.

Black Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 Digital 10.1 MP Camera - 3.8x Zoom - Flash Up

The F2.0 lens is twice as bright as a F2.8 lens, making it easy to produce beautiful photos with a soft-focused background thanks to the shallow depth of field provided by the extra light. In addition to the newly-designed lens, the Lumix LX5 features an image processing engine that combines technologies resulting in professional-quality photos, especially in low-light situations. Like its predecessor, the Lumix LX5 features the highly-acclaimed 10.1-megapixel CCD, but it has an expanded dynamic range by increasing the sensitivity and the saturation.

Black Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 Digital 10.1 MP Camera - 3.8x Zoom - Lens Closed

720p/1080 Movie Mode and list of High Definition Move Mode Cameras
720p has higher vertical resolution than 1080i, making it preferable for sporting events such as auto racing and basketball that move at a very fast pace on live television

White Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 Digital 10.1 MP Camera - 3.8x Zoom - Front Angle

Features

Venus Engine FHD image processor
The newly developed Venus Engine FHD image processor enables higher-speed, higher-performance while compiling the Intelligent Resolution technology. The triple CPUs in this imaging engine dramatically speeds up processing while achieving exceptional noise reduction performance. With its high-sensitivity CCD and the brightness of the lens, minimum illumination of the Lumix LX5 is as low as 3 lux while shooting video.

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Record HD videos in AVCHD Lite
In addition to capturing high-quality still photos, the Lumix LX5 can record HD videos in AVCHD Lite, a format that allows almost doubling the recording time in HD quality compared with the conventional Motion JPEG format. Creative video shooting modes include Creative Movie mode, where users can set shutter speed and aperture manually to make even more impressive movies. My Color mode and Film mode are available for more extended expression not only in photography but also in videography. The Lumix LX5 also features Dolby Digital Creator to record high quality audio and the 3.8x optical zoom is available while shooting video.

Ergonomic design for easy control
The Lumix LX5 has also been redesigned externally--with a thicker grip making it easier to hold and a newly-incorporated turn-and-push jog dial achieves various selection and setting more quickly. The Lumix LX5 also features a hot shoe, which allows for the attachment of a wide-variety of accessories, such as an optional Live View Finder which helps shooting under strong daylight with high visibility or an external flash. The 1:1 square format setting is added in the aspect ratio option which can be selected with the switch at the side of the lens barrel.

Additional Features

The 3.0-inch large 460,000-dot high resolution Intelligent LCD also redesigned by adopting High CRI (Color Rendering Index) backlight LED to greatly increase the color reproduction, making it more visible both in shooting and playing back images in any conditions from at dark night to under bright sunlight. Battery life is extended to shoot 400 photos (CIPA) per a single charge. A wide-variety of optional accessories, including a Live View Finder (DMW-LVF1), External Optical View Finder (DMW-VF1), Wide Conversion Lens (DMW-LWA52), Conversion Lens Adaptor (DMW-LA6), MC Protector (DMW-MC52), ND Filter (DMW-LND52), PL Filter: DMW-LPL52, External Flashes, Leather Case (DMW-CLX5) and a Battery Pack (DMW-BCJ13).

Specifications

Price	• US: $ 499.95
Sensor	• 1/1.63" Type CCD • 11.3 million pixels total • 10.1 million effective pixels • Primary Color Filter
Image sizes	4:3 Aspect Ratio: • 3648 x 2736(10M) • 3072 x 2304(7M) • 2560 x 1920(5M) • 2048 x 1536(3M) • 1600 x 1200(2M) • 640 x 480(0.3M) 3:2 Aspect Ratio: • 3776 x 2520 (9.5M) • 3168 x 2112 (6.5M) • 2656 x 1768 (4.5M) • 2112 x 1408 (3M) • 2048 x 1360 (2.5M) • 640 x 424 (0.3M) 16:9 Aspect Ratio: • 3968 x 2232 (9M) • 3328 x 1872 (6M) • 2784 x 1568 (4.5M) • 2208 x 1248 (2.5M) • 1920 x 1080 (2M) • 640 x 360 (0.2M) 1:1 Aspect Ratio: • 2736 x 2736(7.5M) • 2304 x 2304 (5.5M) • 1920 x 1920 (3.5M) • 1536 x 1536 (2.5M) • 480 x 480 (0.2M)
Movie clips	• AVCHD Lite 1280 x 720 pixels @ SH: 17 Mbps/ H: 13 Mbps/ L: 9Mbps) • Motion JPEG: 1280 x 720 pixels @ 30fps • 4:3: 640 x 480 pixels, 320 x 240 pixels @ 30 fps • 16:9: 848 x 480 pixels @ 30 fps
File formats	• Still Image: Raw + JPEG(DCF/Exif2.21) • Motion picture: AVCHD, AVCHD Lite, QuickTime Motion JPEG
Lens	• 3.8x optical zoom • 24-90mm (35mm equiv.) • f=5.1-19.2mm • F2.0-3.3 • LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR • 10 elements in 9 groups (3 Aspherical Lenses / 5 Aspherical surfaces)
Image stabilization	Power O.I.S lens-shift stabilization
Digital zoom	Yes, up to 4.5x
Focus	• Normal • Macro • Quick AF On/Off (On in Intelligent Auto) • Continuous AF On/Off • AF Tracking • AF Area select • Manual • Focus (Jog dial)
AF area modes	• Face / AF tracking • 23-point • 1-point • Spot (flexible/ scalable)
AF assist lamp	Yes
Focus distance	• Normal: 50cm - infinity • Macro / Intelligent AUTO/ Clipboard: Wide 1 cm / Tele 30cm - infinity
Metering	• Intelligent Multiple • Center Weighted • Spot
ISO sensitivity	• Auto • 80 • 100 • 200 • 400 • 800 • 1600 • 3200 • High Sensitivity Mode : Auto (6400 - 12800)
Exposure compensation	+/- 3EV, 1/3EV steps
Exposure bracketing	+/- 1/3 EV ~ 3EV step, 3 frames
Shutter speed	• 60-1/4000 sec • Movie mode: 1/30 - 1/20,000 sec (1/8 - 1/20,000 sec on MF operation on Creative Movie mode) • Starry Sky Mode : 15, 30, 60sec
Aperture	• Multistage Iris Diaphragm • F2.0 - 3.3 • F2.0 - 8 (W) / F3.3 - 8 (T)) • F2.0 - 11 (W) / F3.3 - 11 (T) in movie recording )
Modes	• Intelligent AUTO • P(Program) mode • A(Aperture Priority) mode • S(Shutter Priority) mode • M(Manual) mode • Creative Movie mode • My Color mode • Scene mode • Custom 1,2
Scene modes	• Portrait • Soft Skin • Self-Portrait • Scenery • Panorama Assist • Sports • Night Portrait • Night Scenery • High Sensitivity • Food, Party • Candle Light • Baby1 • Baby2 • Pet • Sunset • Hi-Speed Burst • Flash Burst • Starry Sky • Fireworks • Beach • Snow • Aerial photo
White balance	• Auto • Daylight • Cloudy • Shade • Halogen • White Set 1,2 • Color Temprature
Self timer	2, 10 sec
Continuous shooting	• Full-Resolution Image 2.5 frames/sec Max. 5 images (Standard mode), Max 3 images (Fine Mode) • High-speed Burst Mode: Approx. 6.0 frames/sec (image priority) Approx. 10 frames/sec (speed priority) (recorded in 3M for 4:3, 2.5M for 3:2, 2M for 16:9)
Image parameters	• Film Mode: Standard / Dynamic / Nature / Smooth / Vibrant / Nostalgic / Standard B&W / Dynamic B&W / Smooth B&W / My Film 1, 2 / Multi Film • My Color Mode: Expressive /Retro / Pure / Elegant / Monochrome / High Dynamic / Dynamic Art / Dynamic B&W / Silhouette / Pinhole / Film Grain / Custom Happy (only in iA mode)
Flash	• Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off • 0.8 - 7.2m (Wide/ISO Auto), 0.3 - 4.4m (Tele/ISO Auto)
External Flash	Yes, via hot-shoe
Viewfinder	Yes, External (optional)
LCD monitor	• 3.0" TFT LCD Display • 460K dots • Field of View : approx. 100% • AUTO Power LCD mode, Power LCD mode ,High CRI (Color Rendering Index) LED backlight
Connectivity	• USB2.0 High speed • AV Output (NTSC/PAL) • miniHDMI • DC Input
Storage	• SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card • 40MB internal memory
Power	• Li-ion battery • Charger included • AC adaptor (optional)
Weight (no batt)	155 g
Weight (with batt)	176g
Dimensions	110 x 65 x 25 mm (4.08 x 2.20 x 0.97 in)

Item Includes

• Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 Digital Camera
• Battery Pack,
• Battery Charger
• USB Cable
• A/V Cable
• Shoulder Strap
• Lens Cap with Strap
• Lens Ring Front
• Hot Shoe Cover
• CD-ROM
• 1-Year Parts and Labor U.S.A. Limited Warranty

Accessories

Reviews 12/01/2010

Camera Labs has posted their review of the ultra slim Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 with 10.1MP resolution (on a 1/1.63-in. CCD), 3.8x ultra-wide angle optical zoom (24-90mm equiv.) F2.0 Leica lens, optical Image Stabilization, 3.0-in. (460k-dot) LCD, Intelligent AUTO, PASM, hot shoe, optional electronic viewfinder, and HD Movie 1280×720 @ 30fps in AVCHD Lite with high quality monaural audio. Read the full Panasonic LX5 Review at: Camera Labs.

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