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August 2010
(83%)
92 Reviews
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Users
(100%)
11 Reviews
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The editors liked
Better pictures compared with LX3
Improved autofocus performance
Redesign of button layout facilitates operation
Accessory port for EVF and other peripherals.
The editors didn't like
AF box gets resized each time camera is switched off
Ultra-wide-angle lens with F2.0 aperture, Macro mode lets you get extremely close to subject, Very fast autofocus and quiet zoom motors, Superior video capture and manual video controls, Manual controls for aperture, shutter, and focus, Very sturdy build quality, Attractive, classic aesthetics, Superb button layout for accessing manual controls,
Intelligent Auto mode produces underexposed images, Some camera settings are buried deep in menus, Limited optical zoom range
For pure manual operation without the intimidation factor of the Nikon Coolpix P7000, the Lumix LX5 is tops. Its fine-tunable settings, macro mode, focus features, video options, strong low-light performance, and classic aesthetics are sure to make pho...
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 (MSRP $499.95) is a smart camera, packed full of features that most aficionados dream of in a compact point-and-shoot. However, the rich feature set and versatile controls can't hide the fact that the LX5 slips in some key ...
Ultimately, it’s the sharpness and clarity delivered by the bright Leica-branded lens that left a lasting impression on us. Since there’s clearly more to the LX5 than meets the eye, and in a conveniently pocketable form, that lofty asking price starts...
Abstract: The best photos are the ones you take when no one’s expecting it, but it’s hard to be sly while holding a honking DSLR in front of your mug. That’s why we adore Panasonic’s stealthy little 10.1-megapixel sharpshooter. It has the guts of a pro rig tucke...
And here we are, at the final destination—our final answer on the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. Let's break this down. In this class, we have the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5, Canon PowerShot G12, and Nikon Coolpix P7000. All three cameras are fantastic in thei...
The Panasonic LX5 offers excellent image quality and good digital noise performance. Video quality isn't perfect, but it's a solid follow-up to the LX3 with some nice incremental updates.
Abstract: Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5’s performance is better than its predecessor, the LX3 and it is on par wit the competition too. It takes just 1.6 seconds for the camera to wake up and start shooting. Shooting and focusing in good light takes just 0.4 second an...
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Published: 2010-10-11, Author: Lori , review by: cnet.com
Excellent raw photo quality; sharp, bright lens; compact but comfortable design; broad manual shooting feature set
JPEG processing should be better
Despite its shortcomings, notably its weak JPEG processing, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 delivers an excellent all-around shooting experience--fastest in its class, full featured, and capable of shooting some very nice photos.
Bright 24-90mm f2.0-3.3 lens with quick AF, Full manual, RAW and flash hotshoe, 3in / 460k screen and optional EVF, 720p movies with manual exposure control and zooming.
Small continuous burst at full resolution, Play button can't power-up camera into playback, Lens cap can prove inconvenient, No longer much smaller than a camera with a DSLR sensor.
Panasonic's Lumix DMC-LX5 is certainly a very nice camera to use. It feels good in your hands, sports decent controls with a well thought-out layout, features a bright and wide lens with quick and confident focusing, enjoys the choice of full manual e...
