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Manufacturer URL: |
Manufacturer website
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Manufacturer website
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Predecessor: |
Panasonic DMC-LX1
DMC-LX1 vs DMC-LX2
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Successor: |
Panasonic DMC-LX3
DMC-LX2 vs DMC-LX3
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Model Number: |
DMC-LX2 |
C |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Compact |
EVF |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$499.95 |
$699.00 |
Street Price: |
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Date Available: |
2006-09-30 |
2013-10-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
7.7 oz
(217 g)
includes batteries
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6.9 oz
(195 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
4.2 x
2.2 x
1.0 in.
(106 x
56 x
26 mm)
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4.1 x
2.5 x
1.1 in.
(103 x
63 x
28 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CCD |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
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Effective Megapixels: |
10.2 |
12.1 |
Sensor Format: |
1/1.65 inch |
1/1.7 inch |
Sensor size: |
45.0856mm2 (7.76mm x 5.81mm) |
43.32mm2 (7.6mm x 5.7mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
1.84 microns |
1.90 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
n/a |
n/a |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3, 16:9 |
4:3 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
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Self-Cleaning: |
No |
No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
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52 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
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20.9 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
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11.6 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
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193 |
Image Resolution: |
4224 x 2376
(10.0 MP,
16:9), 3568 x 2376
(8.5 MP,
3:2), 3840 x 2160
(8.3 MP,
16:9), 3168 x 2376
(7.5 MP,
4:3), 2880 x 2160
(6.2 MP,
4:3), 3072 x 1728
(5.3 MP,
16:9), 2560 x 1712
(4.4 MP,
3:2), 2304 x 1728
(4.0 MP,
4:3) |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 4000 x 2672
(10.7 MP,
3:2), 4000 x 2248
(9.0 MP,
16:9), 2992 x 2992
(9.0 MP,
1:1), 3264 x 2448
(8.0 MP,
4:3), 3264 x 2176
(7.1 MP,
3:2), 3264 x 1840
(6.0 MP,
Other), 2448 x 2448
(6.0 MP,
1:1), 2560 x 1920
(4.9 MP,
4:3), 2560 x 1712
(4.4 MP,
3:2), 2560 x 1440
(3.7 MP,
16:9), 1920 x 1920
(3.7 MP,
1:1), 2048 x 1536
(3.1 MP,
4:3), 2048 x 1360
(2.8 MP,
Other), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 1536 x 1536
(2.4 MP,
1:1), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3), 640 x 424
(0.3 MP,
Other), 640 x 360
(0.2 MP,
16:9), 480 x 480
(0.2 MP,
1:1) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.2), Raw |
JPEG (EXIF v2.3), MPO, RAW, RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
2.3 |
n/a |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (15)
848x480 (30/10)
640x480 (30/10)
320x240 (30/10)
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1920x1080 (60i/30p)
1280x720 (60p/30p)
640x480 (30p)
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Movie File Format: |
QuickTime (Motion JPEG) |
AVCHD or MP4, with stereo sound |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
No |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
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HD Video Out: |
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Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
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HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
n/a |
n/a |
Lens: |
LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT ASPH. |
LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON; 10 elements in 8 groups (4 Aspherical Lenses / 7 Aspherical surfaces) |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
28 -
112mm
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28 -
200mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
6.3 -
25.2mm
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6 -
42.8mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
4.00x |
7.10x |
Aperture Range: |
Wide: F2.8 - F8.0; Tele: F4.9 - F8.0 |
f/2.0 - 8.0 (W) / f/5.9 - 8.0 (T) Multistage Iris Diaphram |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
50 cm to Infinity
19.7 in to Infinity
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50 cm to Infinity
19.7 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
5 cm to Infinity
2.0 in to Infinity
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3 cm to Infinity
1.2 in to Infinity
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Filter Thread: |
n/a |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
4x |
Up to 4x |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
1-point, 1-point high speed, 3-point high speed, 9-point, Spot |
Contrast Detection: Face / AF Tracking / 23-area / 1-area modes |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
LCD
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EVF / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
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Color EVF; 0.20-inch, 200K-dot effective, 100% coverage |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
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Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
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Eye-level Viewfinder: |
No |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
2.8 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
207,000 dots
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921,600 dots
(307,200 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
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No |
Selfie Screen: |
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No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
16.0x |
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Top Deck Display: |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
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6400 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
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80 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, Intelligent ISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200* (high sensitivity mode) |
Auto, iISO, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800 (Extended) |
Auto ISO Mode: |
No |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, Flash, White Set 1, White Set 2 |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, White Set |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/2000 - 60 sec |
1/4000 - 250 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
No |
No |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
Intelligent Multiple, Center Weighted, Spot |
Intelligent Multiple, Center Weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Self-Portrait, Food, Party, Candle, Fireworks, Starry Sky, Beach, Aerial photo, Snow, High Sensitivity, Baby1, Baby2 |
Panorama, Scene (Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Handheld Night Shot, Food, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, Glass Through, HDR, Starry Sky, 3D Photo), Creative Control (Expressive, Retro, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Dynamic Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic,
Cross Process, Toy Effect, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Star Filter, One Point Color, Old Days) |
Self Timer: |
2 or 10 seconds |
2 or 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Digital Red-eye Correction |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
Wide: 0.6 - 4.9m; Tele: 0.3 - 2.2m |
ISO Auto: 0.6 - 7.0m (Wide), 0.8 - 2.3m (Tele) |
Max Flash Sync: |
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Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
n/a |
n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
Raw |
RAW, RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
QuickTime (Motion JPEG) |
AVCHD or MP4, with stereo sound |
Included Memory: |
13.0 MB |
87.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: |
Internal |
built-in memory |
Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
Yes |
NFC: |
No |
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Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
No |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 Full (LOW) Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
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No |
Remote Control Type: |
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Connections (extended): |
DC input |
Micro (Type D) HDMI, AV/USB Multi |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
2.10 |
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Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
5.84 |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
Unlimited |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
Yes |
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JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
2.3 |
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Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
3 |
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RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.60 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
0.70 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.320 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.022 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (notes): |
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Startup Time: |
1.7 seconds |
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Play -> Record Time: |
0.7 seconds |
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Flash cycle time, full power: |
5.0 seconds |
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Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
300 shots |
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Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
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Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary |
Proprietary BP-DC14 E/U |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium Ion rechargeable |
3.7V, 950mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
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Internal Charging Supported: |
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Included Software: |
LUMIX Simple Viewer, PhotofunStudio viewer, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 2.0SE, ArcSoft Camera Suite (ArcSoft PhotoImpression, ArcSoft PanoramaMaker), Adobe Reader, Quick Time, USB Driver |
PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.2AE, SILKYPIX Developer Studio, Adobe Reader |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows, Mac OS |
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Notes & Features: |
Optical image stabilization. ISO 3,200 available in high-sensitivity mode only. |
Available in 'light gold' and 'dark red'. Bundle includes Adobe Photoshop Lightroom. |