Prices: |
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Manufacturer URL: |
Manufacturer website
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 webpage
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Manufacturer website
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Predecessor: |
Panasonic DMC-LX3
DMC-LX3 vs LX5
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Successor: |
Panasonic LX7
LX5 vs LX7
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Model Number: |
LX5 |
P300 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Compact |
Compact |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$499.95 |
$329.95 |
Street Price: |
$550.32 |
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Date Available: |
2010-08-31 |
2011-03-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
9.6 oz
(271 g)
includes batteries
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6.7 oz
(189 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
4.3 x
2.6 x
1.7 in.
(110 x
66 x
43 mm)
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4.1 x
2.3 x
1.3 in.
(103 x
58 x
32 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: |
10.1 |
12.2 |
Sensor Format: |
1/1.63 inch |
1/2.3 inch |
Sensor size: |
46.2365mm2 (7.85mm x 5.89mm) |
28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
1.98 microns |
1.54 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
n/a |
n/a |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3 |
4:3 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
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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: |
41 |
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DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
19.6 |
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DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
10.8 |
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DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
132 |
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Image Resolution: |
3648 x 2736
(10.0 MP,
4:3), 3072 x 2304
(7.1 MP,
4:3), 2560 x 1920
(4.9 MP,
4:3), 2048 x 1536
(3.1 MP,
4:3), 1600 x 1200
(1.9 MP,
4:3), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3), 3776 x 2520
(9.5 MP,
3:2), 3168 x 2112
(6.7 MP,
3:2), 2656 x 1768
(4.7 MP,
3:2), 2112 x 1408
(3.0 MP,
3:2), 2048 x 1360
(2.8 MP,
Other), 640 x 424
(0.3 MP,
Other), 3968 x 2232
(8.9 MP,
16:9), 3328 x 1872
(6.2 MP,
16:9), 2784 x 1568
(4.4 MP,
16:9), 2208 x 1248
(2.8 MP,
Other) |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 3968 x 2232
(8.9 MP,
16:9), 3264 x 2448
(8.0 MP,
4:3), 2592 x 1944
(5.0 MP,
4:3), 2048 x 1536
(3.1 MP,
4:3), 1024 x 768
(0.8 MP,
4:3), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW, RAW+JPEG |
JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
1.8 |
n/a |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (60/50/30)
848x480 (30)
640x480 (30)
320x240 (30)
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1920x1080 ()
1280x720 ()
640x480 ()
320x240 ()
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Movie File Format: |
AVCHD Lite / QT Motion JPEG |
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Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
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NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
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n/a |
HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
n/a |
n/a |
Lens: |
LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON; 10 elements in 9 groups, 3 aspherical elements |
Nikkor Wide Optical Zoom VR lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
24 -
90mm
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24 -
100mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
5.1 -
19.2mm
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4.3 -
17.9mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
3.80x |
4.20x |
Aperture Range: |
f/2.0 (wide) / f/3.3 (tele) - f/8 (up to f/11 (W) / f/18 (T) in movies) |
f/1.8 (wide) / f/4.9 (tele) - ?? |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
50 cm to Infinity
19.7 in to Infinity
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30 cm to Infinity
11.8 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
1 cm to Infinity
0.4 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: |
Yes |
No |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
4x ( Max. 15.1 x combined with Optical Zoom without Extra Optical Zoom ) |
Up to 2x |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Contrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / Multi (23pt) / 1pt (flexible / scalable) |
Contrast Detect with Face Priority AF |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
No |
Viewfinder: |
LCD
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LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
Optional EVF in hot shoe (DMW-LVF1, same as GF1) |
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Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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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 |
No |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
460,000 dots
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921,000 dots
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
16.0x |
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Top Deck Display: |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
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Minimum ISO (native): |
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ISO Settings: |
Auto, iISO, High Sensitivity Auto (1600-12800), 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400*, 12800* (* by pixel mixed readout) |
Auto (160 to 1600), Fixed Range Auto (160 to 400, 160 to 800), 160, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Flash, Halogen, Color Temperature, White Set 1, White Set 2 |
Auto, Daylight, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Cloudy, Flash, Preset Manual (Custom) |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/4000 - 60 sec |
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Bulb Mode: |
No |
No |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0EV
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 |
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Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Creative Movie, My Color, Custom 1,2; 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 |
~20 Scene including Advanced Night Landscape and Night Portrait modes; Easy Panorama Scene mode; Filter effects like Painting, Fisheye, Miniature and Cross Screen |
Self Timer: |
2, 10 seconds |
2 , 10, Smile 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, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Flash Synchro; 1st / 2nd |
Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Flash off, Fill flash, Slow sync |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
0.8 - 7.2m (Wide/ISO Auto), 0.3 - 4.4m (Tele/ISO Auto) |
n/a |
Max Flash Sync: |
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Flash Exposure Compensation: |
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External Flash Connection: |
Hot Shoe |
n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
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+JPEG |
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Movie File Format: |
AVCHD Lite / QT Motion JPEG |
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Included Memory: |
40.0 MB |
90.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: |
built-in memory |
Internal |
Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
No |
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 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
No |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
No |
Remote Control: |
No |
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Remote Control Type: |
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Connections (extended): |
DC Input, Mini HDMI with Viera Link |
Mini HDMI |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
1.59 |
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Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
1.88 |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
3 |
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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): |
1.8 |
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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): |
0.35 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
0.37 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): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.56 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.012 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (notes): |
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Startup Time: |
2.3 seconds |
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Play -> Record Time: |
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Flash cycle time, full power: |
4.8 seconds |
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Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
400 shots |
240 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
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Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary |
Proprietary EN-EL12 |
Usable Battery Types: |
3.6V 1250mAh Lithium Ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary EN-EL12 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: |
PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD Edition, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE |
Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: |
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Windows XP/Vista/7, MacOS-X 10.4.11+ |
Notes & Features: |
Power OIS, 720p movies, hot shoe with socket for Live View finder (same DMW-LVF1 finder as for the GF1). Available in black and white. |
Fastest lens (f/1.8) of any Coolpix, 4-way VR Image Stabilization, EXPEED C2 processor, full PASM, filter effects, full 1080p HD movies, HS movies up to 120 fps, HDMI output, Easy Panorama Scene mode, Advanced Night Landscape mode, Night Portrait mode, Smile Timer, Face Priority AF, Blink Warning, Red-eye Fix, Skin Softening, Best Shot Selector. |