Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

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    Highlights

    • 10.1 MP 1/1.63-inch CCD Sensor
    • 80 - 12,800 Native ISO
    • 23 Focus Points (23 Cross-type)
    • Image Stabilization
    • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
    • 2.5 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
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    Overview

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 was announced in 2011 and is a 1/1.63-inch (8.07 x 5.56 mm) Standard Compact camera with 10.1 Megapixel CCD sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 80 to 12,800. The camera has a Fixed 3.0" screen with 460k dot resolution. It has an image stabilization.

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 can capture video up to 1280 x 720 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Predecessor
    4. Successor
    5. Screen and Viewfinder
    6. Sensor
    7. Photography Features
    8. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    9. Other Features
    10. Physical Parameters
    11. For Different Types of Photography
    12. Evaluation
    13. Specifications  

    Here is the Panasonic -LXx series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Panasonic -LXx series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Panasonic LX7
    Compare
    		October
    2012    		 10.1 MP
    1/1.7-inch    		 80 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    920k dot
    Image cannot be found Panasonic LX5 December
    2011    		 10.1 MP
    1/1.63-inch    		 80 - 12,800 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
    Image cannot be found Panasonic LX3
    Compare
    		November
    2008    		 10.1 MP
    1/1.63-inch    		 80 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 vs Lumix DMC-LX5 vs Lumix DMC-LX3.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5.

    PROS

    •   Video Capture
    •   80 Lowest Native ISO
    •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Light - 271 g (0.60 lb / 9.56 oz)
    •   Internal Storage
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.1 Megapixel
    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.5 fps
    •   Low DxO Overall Score - 41
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   23 Focus Points
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec

    Predecessor

    Here we are comparing Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 to its predecessor Lumix DMC-LX3 and displaying the major changes.

    UPGRADES Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
    Higher Native ISO 12,800 vs 6,400
    Reachs More Telephoto 90 mm vs 60 mm
    Greater Optical Zoom 3.8x vs 2.5x
    Viewfinder Electronic (optional) vs
    Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/2000 sec
    Multi-Segment Metering vs
    Center Weighted Metering vs
    Spot Metering vs
    Higher DxO Low Light ISO 132 vs 94
    Higher DxO Overall Score 41 vs 39
    HDMI Output vs
    DOWNGRADES Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
    Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/3.3 vs f/2.8
    Built-in Microphone Mono vs Stereo
    Heavier 271 g (0.60 lb / 9.56 oz) vs 265 g (0.58 lb / 9.35 oz)
    Internal Storage 40 MB vs 50 MB

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 vs Lumix DMC-LX3.

    Successor

    In 2012 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 was replaced by Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. Let us now have a look at some important differences between Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 and its successor.

    UPGRADES Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
    Timelapse Recording vs
    Multi Area Autofocus vs
    Tracking Autofocus vs
    Continuous Autofocus vs
    Face Detection vs
    Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/1.4 vs f/2.0
    Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/2.3 vs f/3.3
    Higher Resolution Screen 920k dot vs 460k dot
    Higher Max Continuous Shooting 11.0 fps vs 2.5 fps
    Higher DxO Low Light ISO 147 vs 132
    Higher DxO Color Depth 20.7 vs 19.6
    Higher DxO Dynamic Range 11.7 vs 10.8
    Higher DxO Overall Score 50 vs 41
    Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720
    Internal Storage 70 MB vs 40 MB
    DOWNGRADES Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
    Smaller Sensor 1/1.7-inch vs 1/1.63-inch
    Lower Native ISO 6,400 vs 12,800
    Heavier 298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz) vs 271 g (0.60 lb / 9.56 oz)

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 vs Lumix DMC-LX7.

    Screen and Viewfinder

    Fixed screen

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 has a 3.0" Fixed screen with 460k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.

    Camera does not have a built-in viewfinder but an optional electronic viewfinder can be attached.

    Sensor

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 features a 10.1 megapixel 1/1.63-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 8.07 x 5.56 mm and a total area of 44.9 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 12,800.

    Photography Features

    Camera is equipped with Venus Engine FHD processor and can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 3968 x 2232, 3776 x 2520, 3328 x 1872, 3168 x 2112, 3072 x 2304, 2784 x 1568, 2736 x 2736, 2656 x 1768, 2560 x 1920, 2304 x 2304, 2208 x 1248, 2112 x 1408, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1920, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1536 x 1536, 640 x 480, 480 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


    Image Stabilization

    The camera has an image stabilization.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5.

    Panasonic LX7
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    1/1.7-inch

    10.1 MP

    Panasonic LX3
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    1/1.63-inch

    10.1 MP

    Sony a6100
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Canon G12
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    1/1.7-inch

    10 MP

    Canon R5 C
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    Full Frame

    45.0 MP

    Nikon Z50
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    APS-C

    20.9 MP

    Kodak Z990
    Image cannot be found

    1/2.33-inch

    12.0 MP

    Nikon Z30
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    APS-C

    20.9 MP

    Canon R100
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    APS-C

    24.1 MP

    Sony a6400
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Canon R10
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Canon R50
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    NFC

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.


    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is an HDMI connector for video signal output.


    Internal Storage and External Storage Slots

    The camera has 40 MB internal storage and a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5's shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 2.5 fps.


    Flash

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 7.20 m and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount.

    Physical Parameters

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 has dimensions of 110 x 65 x 43 mm (4.33 x 2.56 x 1.69"). It weighs 271 g (0.60 lb / 9.56 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    110 mm (4.33")

    65 mm (2.56")

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    43 mm (1.69")

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    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 dimensions

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    AVERAGE
    60

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 gets a score of 60 and is AVERAGE choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    AVERAGE
    56

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 gets a score of 56 and is AVERAGE choice for Sports photography.

    •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
    •   23 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.5 fps
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
    59

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 gets a score of 59 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
    •   23 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.5 fps
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    GOOD
    73

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 gets a score of 73 and is GOOD choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   23 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    GOOD
    82

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 gets a score of 82 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   23 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 271 g (0.60 lb / 9.56 oz)

    Travel Photography

    EXCELLENT
    86

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 gets a score of 86 and is EXCELLENT choice for Travel photography.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 271 g (0.60 lb / 9.56 oz)

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 Evaluation

    We evaluate Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 and give score of 61 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

    AVERAGE
    63

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 a score of 63 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.1 Megapixel
    •   80 Lowest Native ISO
    •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
    •   Low DxO Overall Score - 41

    Photo

    GOOD
    71

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 a score of 71 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.5 fps

    Video

    POOR
    43

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 a score of 43 for Video parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

    Focusing

    POOR
    52

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 a score of 52 for Focusing parameters.

    •   23 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    GOOD
    70

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 a score of 70 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot

    Connectivity

    AVERAGE
    62

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 a score of 62 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
    47

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 a score of 47 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 271 g (0.60 lb / 9.56 oz)
    •   Internal Storage


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