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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LC5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LC5

39 reviews

Aug, 2024

Positive
performance (4)
lens (4)
design (4)
focus (3)
battery (2)

Negative
price (5)
image quality (3)
reliability (2)
size (2)
storage (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 39 reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-LC5. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. People are impressed by the usability and focus. The lens and design also get good comments, whereas some have doubts about the reliability and size.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LC5 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 79/100 = Good quality.

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Expert review by : Steve's Digicams (steves-digicams.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LC5

Physical Views The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LC5 compared in size to a standard CD. The Lumix DMC-LC5 is available in an all-black or silver body. Go to Page Two Lumix DMC-LC5 Specifications CCD Imager 1/1.76" CCD w/Complementary Color Filter 3.9 million...

Mar, 2002

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Expert review by : Jeff Keller (dcresource.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LC5

Panasonic digital cameras have never been a favorite of mine. They've always been an "also ran" in digital imaging, with their SuperDisk and Secure Digital cameras being very mediocre

Well designed body, nice fast lens ; Lots of manuals controls ; Robust performance ; Good movie, playback modes ; Included LCD hood a nice touch ; Interesting focus bracketing feature ; Supports for lens, flash accessories

Hideous photo quality (this is the deal breaker for me) ; Scrolling" in playback zoom & scroll feature is too slow

(Updated 8/10/02: Some people have pointed out that the photos look fine when downsized or printed. I am of the belief that you should have acceptable photo quality right out of the camera. The LC5's photos do look decent at 4 x 6 inches, but the flaws...

Aug, 2002

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Expert review by (ixbtlabs.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LC5

Focal length - 20.74 mm. Resolution charts are in the frame's center. The shots are made in the TIFF format, matched and saved in JPEG. The image is enlarged twice on the photo. L - Panasonic...

Jun, 2002

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Do not buy this camera!

sleek body,good manual control, ease of use.

poor quality control, not dependable.

Aug, 2005

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Do not buy this camera!

I've been phtotographing as a hobbyist for several years and own several 35mm and medium format cameras. I purchased this camera in 2002 as my first trial with digital cameras. After about 2 years of very limited use, the camera malfunctioned and was ...

sleek body,good manual control, ease of use

poor quality control, not dependable

Aug, 2005

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

I wish I could get my money back

When I bought this camera and I was so proud I thought I was getting a top of the line camera with great features, but my surprise was this camera is really bad when pictures are taken indoors and low light, the colors are unnatural and if you try...

Great Body

Very bad picture quality indoors

Feb, 2003

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Great lens and camera feel but not reliable.

superb lens, fast startup, short shutter lag

non-functional at 1yr&1mo. Repair costs $102.50 and camera still does not work.

Oct, 2002

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Great lens and camera feel but not reliable.

Before buying this digital camera for my wife, I already have 4 film cameras, including a medium format Mamiya 7II, Nikon F5, Ricoh GR1s, and Samsung Evoca. Therefore, I was hesitant to get another camera. However, the wife wants something that she...

superb lens, fast startup, short shutter lag

non-functional at 1yr&1mo. Repair costs $102.50 and camera still does not work

Oct, 2002

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Do your own research, but this is the one for me!

Retro design, fast operations and focus, good battery life, nice pictures

SD format promising but expensive, possible issues with picture quality, bigger size

Sep, 2002

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Do your own research, but this is the one for me!

I have looked long and far for a successor to my Casio QV-2000UX 2 MP camera, and have finally found it. There are so many digital cameras out there with different strengths and weaknesses, so your personal preferences may differ from mine.

Retro design, fast operations and focus, good battery life, nice pictures

SD format promising but expensive, possible issues with picture quality, bigger size

Sep, 2002

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