Panasonic Lumix LX5
Panasonic Lumix LX5
1
Hey! You should know that Panasonic has released a newer version of this product: the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7.
Panasonic Lumix LX5
| Fetching our Best Offer… |
A-
We've given the LX5 a grade of A-.
User comments
This product is ranked
| 9th | of 23 | in $300 - $400 |
| 7th | of 23 | in Panasonic Digital Cameras |
| 5th | of 24 | in Advanced Compact Digital Cameras |
| 17th | of 66 | in 10-12 Megapixels Digital Cameras |
Editor's Review
The LX5 is a powerful, high-performance compact camera for true enthusiasts. The oversized CCD sensor and f/2.0 lens offer excellent image quality in all settings. Autofocus is among the fastest out there in a compact camera and is almost comparable to a dSLR in good light. It strikes a nice balance between the bulk of larger advanced compacts like the Canon G12 or Nikon P7000 and the portability of the Canon S95 -- easier to carry around than the former, easier to handle than the latter. It has arguably the best video mode of any advanced compact as well. There really are no bad options in the advanced compact space at the moment, but this is certainly one of the most enticing of the bunch at the moment.
Store Ratings and Offer Details for the
Panasonic Lumix LX5
| Store Rating | Store Name | Price | Visit Store |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loading… | |||
|
|||
Specifications
- 10 megapixels
- f2.0 max aperture
- 3.8x optical zoom
- 24mm wide-angle
- ISO 3200 at full resolution, extends to 12800
- 1/1.63” CCD sensor
- Venus Engine FHD processor
- Electronic viewfinder optional (port under hot shoe)
- 3-inch LCD screen
- 720p HD Video (AVCHD Lite)
- Full manual control
- Captures to SD/SDHC/SDXC media cards
- Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
- Release Date: Aug 20, 2010
Panasonic Lumix LX5 Comments & Questions (write your own!)
Canon S100, Pabasonic LX5 or Canon G12...? (fahad — 06/16/2012)
hi
I am looking to buy a advanced compact camera. which one will be best?
Canon S100, Pabasonic LX5 or Canon G12...?
please advice...
reply to this comment
I am looking to buy a advanced compact camera. which one will be best?
Canon S100, Pabasonic LX5 or Canon G12...?
please advice...
Chris Weigl (06/17/2012)
The Canon S100 is the most pocketable of the 3, so if you want compact that's the way to go. The LX5 is a great camera but doesn't have the same range as the S100. The lens is faster, though, so that's a benefit. I'd avoid the G12, it's simply too big to be considered "compact".
reply to this comment
Vincent (10/01/2011)
Hi there.. would lx5 be too advanced for a beginner in photography?
reply to this comment
Still undecided? (Dale R. — 02/08/2011)
First off I want to thank you guys for providing us this service and your insight and opinions to try and help us along.
Now my search brings me to Panasonic with the LX5 and the ZS7 both getting good reviews. I'm still looking for a good compact camera for photos and video is pretty important to me for concerts mostly. Liam recommended the Nikon 8100 but i've ruled it out for the audio really affected during zooming. I've watched alot of videos from the ZS7 that look and sound fantastic and a few from the LX5. The LX5 obviously has the upper hand in the photo department.
New cameras that interest me are the OlympusXZ1 that I actually got to play with today as the Olympus rep just happened to be in the store I was at. FAST 1.8 lens with a little more zoom than the LX5.The hotshoe/accessory port interests me with the available viewfinder and stereo microphone!? I'm not a fan of Olympus but I can't wait to see a review to get your guys opinions on this camera.
Also the new Panny ZS10 with new sensor and supposed better auto focus caught my eye.
Lastly I see Leica has models out that mirror Panasonics ZS7 and LX5 for about twice the price. You have no reviews of any Leica models and others just confuse me as their seems to be a debate as to wether they are the "same" camera or if the big price hike is justified. Some claim Leica uses different processors for better image quality? I was wondering your thoughts on that as I'd hate to spend $700 for what is really a ZS7!
As I've said I'm in no hurry to purchase-I just want to get it right and be happy at the end of the day. Thanks again! Dale
reply to this comment
Now my search brings me to Panasonic with the LX5 and the ZS7 both getting good reviews. I'm still looking for a good compact camera for photos and video is pretty important to me for concerts mostly. Liam recommended the Nikon 8100 but i've ruled it out for the audio really affected during zooming. I've watched alot of videos from the ZS7 that look and sound fantastic and a few from the LX5. The LX5 obviously has the upper hand in the photo department.
New cameras that interest me are the OlympusXZ1 that I actually got to play with today as the Olympus rep just happened to be in the store I was at. FAST 1.8 lens with a little more zoom than the LX5.The hotshoe/accessory port interests me with the available viewfinder and stereo microphone!? I'm not a fan of Olympus but I can't wait to see a review to get your guys opinions on this camera.
Also the new Panny ZS10 with new sensor and supposed better auto focus caught my eye.
Lastly I see Leica has models out that mirror Panasonics ZS7 and LX5 for about twice the price. You have no reviews of any Leica models and others just confuse me as their seems to be a debate as to wether they are the "same" camera or if the big price hike is justified. Some claim Leica uses different processors for better image quality? I was wondering your thoughts on that as I'd hate to spend $700 for what is really a ZS7!
As I've said I'm in no hurry to purchase-I just want to get it right and be happy at the end of the day. Thanks again! Dale
E. S. Krauss (09/16/2010)
Question: I would like to attach a standard UV filter to the LX5 that I just bought. The manual indicates that the correct lens converter is the DMW-LA6 which is almost impossible to find. A Panasonic tech representative told me the LA-4 would work but that is not what the manual says. Which is it? And where can I find it!?
reply to this comment
by James DeRuvo (09/17/2010)
Amazon and eBay would be my choices. I'd call back and get another opinion before you spend money.
reply to this comment
What to buy? (George — 08/13/2010)
I'm getting lots of good information but in the end it comes down to the LX5, Canon G11, Olympuc E-PL1 or Powershot SX20IS.
I am looking for performance, price and compactness. What is your recommendation for the best bang for the dollar?
reply to this comment
I am looking for performance, price and compactness. What is your recommendation for the best bang for the dollar?
by James DeRuvo (08/14/2010)
I've seen commercials that Olympus claims was shot with the PL1, looks impressive. But the G series has been very popular as a backup camera for professionals. That's where I"d go.
reply to this comment
Liam McCabe (08/18/2010)
The E-PL1 is a great little camera, I'm testing it now. It's more akin to a dSLR than any of the cameras listed here, and as such costs more and is pretty large, as far as compacts go.
The SX20 is a great extended zoom camera and an excellent value overall, but the image quality doesn't stack up to any of the cameras here, and it's kind of bulky.
That narrows it down to the G11 and LX5 -- the LX5 hasn't launched yet, so it's tough to say for sure how it will stack up to the G11, but I'll put it this way: the LX5 looks like a fantastic camera, but the G11 has already proven itself to be fantastic.
reply to this comment
The SX20 is a great extended zoom camera and an excellent value overall, but the image quality doesn't stack up to any of the cameras here, and it's kind of bulky.
That narrows it down to the G11 and LX5 -- the LX5 hasn't launched yet, so it's tough to say for sure how it will stack up to the G11, but I'll put it this way: the LX5 looks like a fantastic camera, but the G11 has already proven itself to be fantastic.
