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August 2010
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92 Reviews
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Is Panasonic's latest worth the upgrade from the excellent DMC-LX3? We find out ...
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Published: 2010-10-28, Author: terry , review by: dpexpert.com.au
Like: We were bowled over by the accuracy of the white balance. Even used under mixed lighting sources the camera managed to return acceptable colour. And based on a subjective judgement it does seem that the dynamic range is better than for the LX3.
Dislike: The lack of an optical viewfinder puts it at a disadvantage compared with the Nikon P7000 and the Canon G12. And there is no printed instruction manual which, for such a serious camera, is perplexing
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
Intelligent Auto mode produces underexposed images; some camera settings are buried deep in menus; limited optical zoom range
The Panasonic Lumix LX5 is not a digital camera for novices, but it offers an insane amount of power for a fixed-lens camera if you're not intimidated by manual controls...
Full manual controls. Bright f/2.0 lens. Excellent battery life. Full manual control and optical zoom when filming video. Improved performance from LX3
Inconsistent JPEG processing. Mono microphone
The LX5 almost offers everything you could want in a camera of its class, like fast performance and an excellent lens, but just misses full marks due to inconsistent JPEG processing....
Abstract: The enthusiast digicam market has changed in the two years since Panasonic released its popular DMC-LX3 Lumix digicam and the new LX5 model faces tough competition both from high-end digicams from other manufacturers and the new Micro Four Thirds camer...
Excellent picture quality (sharpness, sensitivity etc.), Sleek metal design, Welldesigned controls, in line with the rest of the range, Fast lens, even in telephoto, Choice between decent auto modes and simple manual settings
Sound in video mode not as good as in other Lumix cameras, Pathetic burst mode
The Panasonic LX5 is almost perfect. It's user-friendly, takes great pictures and is pleasant to use. It really should have walked its way to five stars, but the mono sound in video mode really lets it down, and is a far cry from the quality seen in th...
Abstract: The Panasonic LX5 mixes advanced features with portability. Equally it could sway those who might otherwise be considering an interchangeable lens GF2. With better low light performance than its LX3 predecessor and new dynamic range boosting proce...
Sharp images; decent lens; ease of use given the level of sophistication; manageable dimensions; solid build; higher than average light sensitivity
Recommended retail price is quite expensive so shop around; Live Viewfinder costs extra
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 to...
