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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS2

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CES 2006: The first of today’s announcements from Panasonic is the Lumix DMC-LS2, officially a replacement for the budget DMC-LS1, but one that is a lot more compact and a lot more stylish. Like the LS1, the new model features a 3x image stabilized zoom lens and is powered by AA batteries. Aside from the re-style, the LS2 also ups the resolution to 5.0 megapixels, uses the Venus Plus engine for faster focusing and lower power consumption, and adds new scene modes.Read more
Review posted 2/28/2006 Introduction & Physical Views Click on the Lumix LS2 to take a 360° tour The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS2 features a 5-megapixel CCD, 3x optical zoom lens with MEGA Optical Image Stabilization, and a 2-inch color LCD. This easy to use compact digital camera takes greatRead more
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Pros

  • good portability and shooting using LCD
  • solid and well-built
  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images

Cons

  • optical viewfinders are disappearing on digital cameras
  • noticeably reduced blur from camera shake
  • want the camera to lock up too soon

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 5.744x4.308 mm
  • 5 Mpx
  • 2560, 1920 px
  • 5
  • Multi point
  • 2.0 in
  • no

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS2 - Pros & Cons

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS2

Pros

  • good portability and shooting using LCD
  • solid and well-built
  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
  • auto focusing even easier but very accurate quickly
  • the LS2 offering more subdued
  • realistic colors
  • slender and stylish than its predecessor
  • pretty speedy nonetheless

Cons

  • optical viewfinders are disappearing on digital cameras
  • noticeably reduced blur from camera shake
  • want the camera to lock up too soon
  • noise was not an issue
  • LS2 does not have an optical viewfinder
  • there is no optical or electronic viewfinder
  • there is no sound
  • length of the video is only limited by the size of the memory card

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS2 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
400
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
5 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
2560 x 1920 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS2 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.23 in
Sensor photo detectors5.0 Mpx
Effective pixels5.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution2560 x 1920 px
Other resolutions
  • 2048x1536
  • 1600x1200
  • 1280x960
  • 640x480
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom3.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture2.8
Maximum aperture5
Focal length equiv35 - 105
AutofocusMulti point
Manual focusNo
Normal focus range19.69 in
Macro focus range1.97 in
Image stabiliserOptical
Filter threadno
Folded opticsno
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Photography features
Camera shutter typeMechanical
Minimum shutter speed8.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityno
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Self-timer delay2.0 s
Built-in flashyes
Flash range3.7
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Flash OFF
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flashno
Continuous drive3.0 fps
Scene modes
  • Beach
  • Fireworks
  • Night portrait
  • party
  • Sports
Self-timeryes
3D supportno
Manual settingsyes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
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Audio features
Microphone typeMono
Voice recordingyes
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Dimensions
Weight4.87 oz
Width4.35 in
Height2.11 in
Depth1.22 in
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Power
Battery life (max)3.0 h
Battery technologyAlkaline
Rechargeable batteryno
Number of batteries supported2
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
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Image
ISO
  • Auto
  • 80
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum80
ISO maximum400
Maximum image resolution2560 x 1920 px
White balance presets4
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Custom
  • Daylight
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formatsJPEG
Photo effectsVivid
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeOptical
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.0 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots85000
Touch screenno
Live viewyes
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution320 x 240 px
Video recordingyes
Supported video file formatsAVI
Camera playbackMovie
Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of productSilver
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage14.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • MMC
  • SD
Storage types
  • SD
  • MMC
  • Internal
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Connectivity
HDMIno
USB version1.0
Remote controlNo
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
AV outputyes

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS2 Panasonic - Editorial Reviews (6)

3.5
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Published: 04.01.2006
Panasonic DMC-LS2

CES 2006: The first of today’s announcements from Panasonic is the Lumix DMC-LS2, officially a replacement for the budget DMC-LS1, but one that is a lot more compact and a lot more stylish. Like the LS1, the new model features a 3x image stabilized zoom lens and is powered by AA batteries. Aside from the re-style, the LS2 also ups the resolution to 5.0 megapixels, uses the Venus Plus engine for faster focusing and lower power consumption, and adds new scene modes.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS2 Review - Steve's Digicams
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS2 Review - Steve's Digicams

Review posted 2/28/2006 Introduction & Physical Views Click on the Lumix LS2 to take a 360° tour The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS2 features a 5-megapixel CCD, 3x optical zoom lens with MEGA Optical Image Stabilization, and a 2-inch color LCD. This easy to use compact digital camera takes great

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS2 Panasonic DMC-LS2 Review
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Published: 06.05.2006
Panasonic DMC-LS2 Review
3.5

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS2 Review - Steve's Digicams

Review posted 2/28/2006 Introduction & Physical Views Click on the Lumix LS2 to take a 360° tour The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS2 features a 5-megapixel CCD, 3x optical zoom lens with MEGA Optical Image Stabilization, and a 2-inch color LCD. This easy to use compact digital camera takes great