Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
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The LX5 is the fourth camera to carry the LX name but Panasonic has not seen the need to meddle too much with the essential ingredients - the LX5 even features a redesigned version of the same sensor as its predecessor, the LX3. A fast-aperture Leica Vario-Summicron lens, compact metal body, flash hotshoe and plenty of external controls make the LX5 a very appealing camera for the photo enthusiast.
| Body type | Compact |
| Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 |
| Effective pixels | 10 megapixels |
| Sensor size | 1/1.63" (8.07 x 5.56 mm) |
| Sensor type | CCD |
| ISO | Auto, Hi Auto (6400-12800), 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
| Focal length (equiv.) | 24–90 mm |
| Max aperture | F2–3.3 |
| Articulated LCD | Fixed |
| Screen size | 3″ |
| Screen dots | 460,000 |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 sec |
| Format | AVCHD Lite |
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 271 g (0.60 lb / 9.56 oz) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 65 x 43 mm (4.33 x 2.56 x 1.69″) |
| GPS | None |
Successor to the popular LX3, the LX5 brings a host of improvements and new features, including an excellent multi-aspect sensor, a slightly more versatile optical zoom range, and better ergonomics. It's not the fastest compact around, but it is a great camera for the enthusiast photographer or DSLR user who wants something a little smaller.
Good for: Full-on manual control and low-light work, where the fast lens is invaluable. Also, the multi-aspect sensor is great for panoramics.
Not so good for: Anything requiring speed, and outdoors in very bright light, when the LCD screen gives a very poor guide to exposure/color.
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