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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

886 reviews

Jun, 2013

Positive
Stabilizer (42)
Battery (24)
Manual adjust. (16)
Sensor (12)
Portability (12)

Negative
Features (4)
Connectivity (3)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 886 reviews from magazines and websites. Views about the sensor and portability are generally positive. The manual image adjustments and battery are also mentioned favorably, but many are less positive about the connectivity and features. There are mixed reviews on the shutter and viewfinder.

stabilizer , battery, manual adjust., portability, sensor

size, features, connectivity

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 94/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by: Tim Moynihan (pcworld.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

The 10-megapixel Lumix LX5 backs up its F2.0 ultra-wide-angle zoom lens (3.8X optical zoom, 24mm to 95mm) with manual controls for both still shots and video, a great macro mode that practically lets you touch the lens to your subject, fast access to...

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...

Intelligent Auto mode produces underexposed images ; Some camera settings are buried deep in menus ; Limited optical zoom range

The Lumix LX5 isn't the most novice-friendly camera, but it offers an insane amount of power for a fixed-lens camera when you dig into its manual controls.

Jan, 2011

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Expert review by: Dan Havlik (wired.com)

Camera of the Year: Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

Panasonic's stealthy little 10.1-megapixel sharpshooter has the guts of a pro rig tucked inside a compact body.

Nov, 2010

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Expert review by: Lori Grunin (cnet.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 (White)

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.

Oct, 2010

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Expert review by: (pcworld.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 Point-and-Shoot Camera Review - PCWorld

The DSC-G3 is an innovative camera with integrated storage and Wi-Fi, but price and some performance issues slow it down.

Sep, 2010

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Expert review by: (pcmag.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

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

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Expert review by: Review Crew (reviewboard.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 Digital Camera Review

As long as you're comfortable with using manual controls for photos and video, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 ($500) has to be in the running for your consideration—it's one of the ...

Oct, 2010

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Expert review by: Cybernium (neocamera.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 Review | Neocamera

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 is one of the few cameras aimed at the middle ground between P&S models and DSLR cameras. Its body and fixed lens makes it closer to compacts yet it manages to surpass them by combining a larger sensor and bright lens. Image...

Oct, 2011

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Expert review by: Arnold Zafra (brighthub.com)

Review of the Lumix LX5 by Panasonic

Released during the latter part of 2010, the Lumix LX5 continues to gather admiration and accolades from those who have had hands-on experience with this digital camera. This review will look at what this camera is capable of and what makes it an...

Mar, 2011

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Expert review by: Camera Gear Guide (cameragearguide.com)

Hands-on Report: Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 compact camera review

Panasonic's Lumix DMC-LX5 has the looks, the features, and the image quality to lure enthusiasts

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

likes: Very good image quality with lots of detail Well made and good looking exterior Very fast and very reliable AF dislikes: Annoying lens cap design Dated interface Cool WB tendency at default settings.

Feb, 2011

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Expert review by: Tim Moynihan (macworld.com)

Review: Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

The Lumix LX5 isn't the most novice-friendly camera, but it offers an insane amount of power for a fixed-lens camera when you dig into its manual controls.

Fast autofocus has become Panasonic's specialty over the past few years, and the LX5 continues the trend. You can power up the camera and snap a sharp shot within 1 second (assuming that you remember to remove the lens cap), and the camera rarely...

Feb, 2011