Panasonic 10.1 Megapixels Lumix DMC-LX5 Review by infoSync With Rating 82/100

On July 21 2010, Panasonic announced the Lumix LX5 which is the successor to the popular premium compact LX3. Boasting an improved set of features including a redesigned Leica lens with a longer zoom range, the LX5 also comes complete with redesigns to the sensor and processor, new 1:1 square aspect ratio, improved handling and several smaller changes. 

The newly developed super bright F2.0 ultra wide angle 24mm LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON lens minimizes distortion for stunning, true-to-life images with outstanding resolution and detail. The 24mm of wide angle offers extraordinarily large viewing space and now the optical zoom is extended to 3.8x (90mm) making the LX5 even more versatile. 

"Just as we expected, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 did not dissapoint when it came to snapping quality images. Of course the camera's RAW quality surpassed the JPEG quality, but not by much. We were greeted to finer detail in RAW and slightly more saturated colors. But it was a familiar performance, thanks in part to the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5's 10.1-megapixel 1/1.63-inch CCD sensor, carried up from the LX3. Though this time around, we got Panasonic's latest Venus Engine FHD processing, which is geared to be a higher quality signal processing. After extensive tests, what we found with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 was that it is an exceptional performer in bright light, exhibiting beautiful, rich colors and crisp detail. Macros were spot on and the LX5 was no stranger to battling highly contrasted shooting scenarios. 

In this class, we have the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5, Canon PowerShot G12, and Nikon Coolpix P7000. All three cameras are fantastic in their own ways, but each lacks features that the other one or both have. And why should anything be easy when picking a $500 digital camera!? Externally, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 is not as advanced at the G12 or P7000. It's also shafted with the smallest zoom and lacks an optical viewfinder. The Nikon offers a mic jack for video mode, which the LX5 would have benefitted from the most, given its superior video mode status. But when we talk about video mode and shooting features, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 is our choice. Yeah, it doesn't have a built-in ND filter or fancy digital level meter, but the camera is packed to max capacity with useful and fun features that will suit nearly any shooter. In bright light, all three cameras are fairly even, but we preferred the Canon and Nikon's high ISO performance in low light. That's not to say a good photographer can't achieve champion-grade images at night with the LX5--it will just take a little extra effort."

I have wanted this camera for a while, Kiwi - May 04 2013
I am a little challenged by the bells and whistles, but even still, I take great pics. I got it in white and it is beautiful and classy looking, not a a reason to buy a camera, but still, it is. All I can say is every picture I have taken turned out great. This is a quality camera....

Good product, yweiyu - Apr 24 2013
I give it to my Mom as a gift. She likes to take pictures, and she said she likes it....

Loving my Lumix DMC-LX5, Glenda Lane Walker - Apr 21 2013
The resulting pictures taken with this camera are great. I have not yet printed pictures but the digital ones are sharp and clear with fine details in the close ups. I garden so I take lots of close ups of plants and flowers. The controls on the ring around the lens makes it easy to choose distance and aspect with my left while holding the camera with my right hand. So f...

Love it!, Laura Colon - Apr 17 2013
I researched before buying this camera. I am not a bit disappointed with its performance. I was not looking for bells and whistles of a professional camera because I am not there yet. I love the photos and videos and I am planning on learning more as I go. I wish it had some more zoom but I am very pleased as it is. The price was right and Amazon delivered promptly. I di...