Testseek.com have collected 92 expert reviews of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 and the average rating is 83%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5.
August 2010
(83%)
92 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Fast, Great image quality in any light, Sharp display, Lots of controls for manual shooting, Hot shoe and digital accessory port, Camcorder-like video experience,
Pricey, Bulky, LCD shows some motion blur,
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 performs as well as the best compact cameras on the market, but its mirrorless competitors, in price and size, deliver even better performance. ...
Panasonic continues to improve their powerful line of LX-series compact digicams, with the latest addition being the Lumix DMC-LX5 (as of 2/2011). Competing in a tough category, the LX5 is in direct competition with Canon's PowerShot S90/S95 models, Sa...
Very good image quality with lots of detail, Well made and good looking exterior, Very fast and very reliable AF,
Annoying lens cap design, Dated interface, Cool WB tendency at default settings.
Without a doubt, like its predecessor, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 is one of the best compact cameras an enthusiast can buy. We have to say “one of the best” because there are several models now offering similar sensor/fast lens combinations, and all o...
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...
