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Leica C-Lux Digital Camera
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Leica D-Lux Digital Camera
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LC5 Digital Camera
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LC5
Editiorial reviews
11
3.9 out of 5
6 user ratings
5 stars
16 %
4 stars
66 %
3 stars
16 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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15
4.0 out of 5
7 user ratings
5 stars
28 %
4 stars
57 %
3 stars
14 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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11
3.7 out of 5
6 user ratings
5 stars
0 %
4 stars
83 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
16 %
1 stars
0 %
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4 editorial reviews
Steve's Conclusion The Lumix DMC-LC5 and the Lumix DMC-LC40 are Panasonic's first entries into the 4-Megapixel digicam arena, both cameras use the same CCD imager and Leica DC Vario-Sumicron 3X zoom lens. You've heard us say time and time again that a great digicam starts with a great lens andRead more
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 is the long-awaited successor to the ahead-of-its-time LX3, a compact camera that hit the sweet spot for photographers looking for a pocketable alternative to their DSLR. Fast forward two years to 2010, and it's the turn of the new LX5 to appeal to the more experienced prosumer, with a longer 3.8x lens, improved 10 megapixel sensor, AVCHD movies and a tweaked control system all on offer. Read our in-depth Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 review with sample JPEG, RAW and video files now.Read more
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5Read more
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User rating
44
4.1 out of 5
44 user ratings
5 stars
31 %
4 stars
52 %
3 stars
11 %
2 stars
4 %
1 stars
0 %
40
4.1 out of 5
40 user ratings
5 stars
35 %
4 stars
42 %
3 stars
20 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %
39
4.4 out of 5
39 user ratings
5 stars
61 %
4 stars
20 %
3 stars
17 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
35
4.3 out of 5
35 user ratings
5 stars
37 %
4 stars
54 %
3 stars
8 %
2 stars
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Sensor

Sensor typeMOSMOSCCDCCD
Image sensor format
N/A
Four Thirds
N/A
N/A
Sensor size
N/A
0.68 in0.32 in0.29 in
Sensor photo detectors
N/A
17.0 Mpx11.0 Mpx4.0 Mpx
Effective pixels
N/A
13.0 Mpx10.0 Mpx4.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
N/A
  • 1:1
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
  • 1:1
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
4:3
Max resolution
N/A
4112 x 3088 px3648 x 2736 px2240 x 1680 px
Other resolutions
N/A
  • 4112x3088
  • 4272x2856
  • 4480x2520
  • 3088x3088
  • 2976x2232
  • 3120x2086
  • 3840x2160
  • 2240x2240
  • 2048x1536
  • 2112x1408
  • 1920x1080
  • 1536x1536
  • 3968x2232
  • 3776x2520
  • 3328x1872
  • 3168x2112
  • 3072x2304
  • 2784x1568
  • 2736x2736
  • 2656x1768
  • 2560x1920
  • 2304x2304
  • 2208x1248
  • 2112x1408
  • 2048x1536
  • 2048x1360
  • 1920x1920
  • 1920x1080
  • 1600x1200
  • 1536x1536
  • 640x480
  • 480x480
  • 1600x1200
  • 1120x840
  • 640x480

Optics and focus

Digital zoom4.0 x4.0 x4.0 x2.0 x
Optical zoom
N/A
3.1 x3.8 x3.0 x
Minimum aperture
N/A
1.722
Maximum aperture
N/A
1.73.32.5
Focal length equiv
N/A
24 - 7524 - 9033 - 100
Focus adjustment
N/A
AutoAuto
N/A
Autofocus
N/A
  • Face detection
  • Face tracking
  • Face tracking
  • Single Auto Focus
  • Contrast Detect
  • Single
  • Live View
Manual focus
N/A
yesyesyes
Normal focus range
N/A
19.69 in19.69 in11.81 in
Macro focus range
N/A
1.18 in0.39 in2.36 in
Number of focus points
N/A
4923
N/A
Filter thread
N/A
nono
N/A
Folded optics
N/A
nono
N/A
Image stabiliser
N/A
N/A
Optical
N/A

Screen and viewfinder

Screen size3.0 in3.0 in3.0 in2.5 in
Screen technologyLCDLCDLCD
N/A
Display aspect ratio3:2
N/A
N/A
N/A
Touch screenyesnonono
Field of view100.0 %
N/A
100.0 %
N/A
Viewfinder screen size0.21 in
N/A
N/A
N/A
Articulated LCD
N/A
nono
N/A
Screen dots
N/A
921000460000200,000
Live view
N/A
yesyesyes
Viewfinder
N/A
Electronic
Electronic
Optical
Viewfinder coverage
N/A
100.0 %
N/A
N/A
Viewfinder resolution
N/A
2764000.0 px
N/A
N/A
Viewfinder magnification
N/A
1.39 x
N/A
N/A

Photography features

Camera shutter type
  • Electronic
  • Mechanical
  • Electronic
  • Mechanical
Mechanical
N/A
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Forced OFF
  • Forced ON
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
  • Auto
  • Forced OFF
  • Forced ON
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
  • Auto
  • Flash OFF
  • Pre-flash
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Auto
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Flash ON
  • Flash OFF
  • Slow Sync
Shooting modes
N/A
  • Auto
  • Manual
N/A
N/A
Minimum shutter speed
N/A
60.0 s60.0 s8.0 s
Maximum shutter speed
N/A
1.0 s1.0 s1.0 s
Maximum shutter speed (electronic)
N/A
1/16000 sec
N/A
N/A
Shutter priority
N/A
yesyesyes
Aperture priority
N/A
yesyesyes
Manual exposure mode
N/A
yesyes
N/A
Exposure compensation plus
N/A
332
Exposure compensation minus
N/A
-3-3-2
Expousure compensation steps
N/A
1/31/31/4
AE EV steps
N/A
  • 1/3
  • 2/3
  • 1
N/A
N/A
Self-timer delay
N/A
  • 2
  • 10
N/A
N/A
AE frames
N/A
  • 3
  • 5
  • 7
N/A
N/A
Subject / scene modes
N/A
noyes
N/A
Built-in flash
N/A
noyesyes
Flash range
N/A
77.24.5
External flash
N/A
yesyesyes
Continuous drive
N/A
11.0 fps2.5 fps3.8 fps
Scene modes
N/A
Portrait
  • Beach
  • Documents
  • Night portrait
  • Panorama
  • Party
  • Portrait
  • Self-portrait
  • Sports
  • Sunset
N/A
Self-timer
N/A
yesyesyes
Metering modes
N/A
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
N/A
3D support
N/A
yesno
N/A
Manual settings
N/A
yesyes
N/A
Self-timer options
N/A
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10

Design

Body typeCompactCompactCompactCompact
Colour of product
  • Blue
  • Gold
  • Black
  • Grey
Black
N/A
Environmentally sealed
N/A
nonono

Dimensions

Weight11.99 oz12.87 oz9.52 oz15.34 oz
Width4.45 in4.64 in4.33 in5.04 in
Height2.64 in2.61 in2.6 in3.23 in
Depth1.81 in2.17 in1.69 in2.48 in

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