digitalversus.com Updated:
2011-09-23 11:46:52
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Panasonic introduced multi-aspect sensors a couple of years ago (the LX3 already had one). This basically involves using a sensor that's too big for the lens, then only using the surface area required to take a picture of a given size. This allows the...
Excellent picture quality (sharpness, sensitivity etc.), Sleek metal design, Welldesigned controls, in line with the rest of the range, Fast lens, even in telephoto, Choice between decent auto modes and simple manual settings...
Sound in video mode not as good as in other Lumix cameras, Pathetic burst mode...
The Panasonic LX5 is almost perfect. It's user-friendly, takes great pictures and is pleasant to use. It really should have walked its way to five stars, but the mono sound in video mode really lets it down, and is a far cry from the quality seen in th...
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T3.com Updated:
2011-09-23 11:46:55
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The Panasonic LX5 mixes advanced features with portability. Equally it could sway those who might otherwise be considering an interchangeable lens GF2. With better low light performance than its LX3 predecessor and new dynamic range boosting proce...
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Like the Canon and Nikon models here, the robust metal construction of the Lumix LX5 is pitched at photo enthusiasts and could reasonably lay claim to being Panasonic’s most sophisticated non-interchangeable lens camera yet. Size- and price-wise it fal...
Sharp images; decent lens; ease of use given the level of sophistication; manageable dimensions; solid build; higher than average light sensitivity...
Recommended retail price is quite expensive so shop around; Live Viewfinder costs extra...
Ultimately, it's the sharpness and clarity delivered by the bright Leica-branded lens that left a lasting impression on us. Since there's clearly more to the LX5 than meets the eye, and in a conveniently pocketable form, that lofty asking price starts to...
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The DMC-LX5 has a hard act to follow. Its predecessor, the DMC-LX3, was so good we'd still recommend it today. So what does this one offer as an upgrade? It certainly looks the part, and is littered with the sort of features you don't normally see on a...
It isn't good-looking, but it's powerful, flexible and produces top-notch pictures...
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digicambuyer.co.uk Updated:
2011-09-23 11:47:04
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 review It’s been two years since Panasonic launched the premium compact – the LX3. It was a camera that offered user control, impressive image quality, and all in a pocketable body that gives an advantage over bulky DSLRs. The L...
A premium compact in every sense; the LX5 gives the user manual control and advanced features packed in a portable, stylish body that looks every bit worth the money.Overall...
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Cameras.co.uk Updated:
2011-09-23 11:47:08
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The Panasonic Lumix DMC LX5 is an advanced digital camera. It is aimed at someone who is looking for a lot of controls for fine tuning their photographs in a compact body size. Big attractions include manual exposure controls, manual focusing and a...
If you are looking for the very best picture quality a compact digital camera can deliver then you will be hard pressed to find better than the Panasonic Lumix DMC LX5. It fully merits an outstanding rating. Over to you! Test Shots See larger images...
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Advanced Compact Digital Camera How do you improve on perfection? When Panasonic launched the Lumix LX3 two years ago, it created one of the very few digital cameras that have come to be regarded as classics. It won a string of top awards, including a wel...
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The first thing you notice about the Lumix DMC-LX5 is that it feels more compact and pocketable at 110 x 66 x 43cm than the LX3, and the metal body is really sturdy.Panasonic has junked the joystick controller in favour of a clickable control wheel, and t...
Superb lens, Idiot-proof HD video, Advanced features...
Loose aspect-ratio slider, Lens distortion in 16:9 mode, Fixed rear LCD...
ForSuperb lensIdiot-proof HD videoAdvanced features...
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Tweet Of the quintet of new Panasonic digital camera releases over summer 2010, the serious yet approachable-looking Lumix DMC-LX5, in succeeding the LX3, has been the one we've been keenest to get our mitts on to take a closer look. Why? Because it's...
Sharp images, decent lens, ease of use given the level of sophistication on offer, manageable dimensions, rock solid build, higher than average light sensitivity settings...
Launch price overly expensive so shop around, Live View finder costs extra...
A broader focal range and a cheaper price would make this non-interchangeable lens compact a potential world-beater. As it is, it's still hot stuff for those who enjoy pointing and shooting, but would like to raise their game at the same time...
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Panasonic’s Lumix DMC-LX3 was widely regarded as one of the best compact cameras at any price. We were so impressed with it that we gave it our highly coveted Ultimate award. The company recently launched its replacement, the Lumix DMC-LX5, and we’ve b...
Panasonic’s Lumix DMC-LX5 replaces the LX3 as the ultimate enthusiast compact, but at around £400 it’s not cheap. If the LX5’s excellent high ISO performance, great video mode and versatile 24-90mm lens sound attractive, it’s the best compact in town...
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Product Code: DMC-LX5EB-K The Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX5 digital camera is the new top dog in Panasonic's compact digital camera line-up, taking over from the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX3. It has a host of new specifications and features that make it a super...
The new Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX5 makes several improvements to the old flagship LUMIX DMC-LX3. It's an expensive product but its specifications look great. Campbell Simpson, PCWorld.idg.com.au...
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Photoradar.com Updated:
2011-09-23 11:47:27
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The Panasonic LX3 is a highly rated enthusiast compact for DSLR users looking for a great backup camera and for amateurs looking to step up their game. Packing in a number of great features in a sleek and stylish body, the announcement of the LX5 has u...
Initial impressions of the Panasonic LX5 are very promising indeed. This is a camera that anybody looking for a great compact that still delivers excellent results, can shoot in RAW, offers full manual control and all in a stylish body should do well...
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 at a glance: 10.1-million-pixel CCD sensor 24-90mm (equivalent) f/2-3.3 zoom 1280x720-pixel HD video capture ISO 80-3200 with ISO 6400-12,800 extended settings Street price around £430 (price varies greatly)Scores: Features - 8/...
When Panasonic announced the Lumix DMC-LX5, it mentioned the Canon PowerShot G11 numerous times as the camera’s direct competitor. Having now tested the LX5, the reason why is clear. Like the G11, the LX5 has a full range of manual-exposure controls, a...
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The Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX5 is the best digital camera that the company has produced, with an excellent quality 10-megapixel sensor and a versatile 24-90mm lens that has a maximum aperture of f2.0 at the wide end. It can take high quality photos even...
Bright lens with reasonable zoom range, good ISO performance up to ISO 800, excellent build quality, excellent multi-aspect sensor design...
Frustrating lens cap design, mediocre LCD screen, convoluted menu structure...
Panasonic's LUMIX DMC-LX5 is a digital camera that's appealing to enthusiasts because of its manual control features and excellent image quality...
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hereshow.ca Updated:
2011-11-08 17:43:51
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This compact, full-featured camera boasts a 24-90mm Leica D lens, targeting enthusiasts who love wide-angle photography. It's my favourite of the current range of "serious" compact cameras in terms of styling, movie-mode versatility, customization opt...
Fast wideangle Leica zoom, Many useful hightech features, Very portable, but no optical viewfinder...
Some functions are not intuitive, Shoots fewer frames in a burst, Only 90mm at full telephoto...
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pcauthority.com.au Updated:
2011-11-08 17:43:51
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The DMC-LX5 has a hard act to follow. Its predecessor, the DMC-LX3, was so good we'd still recommend it today. So what does this one offer as an upgrade? It certainly looks the part, and is littered with the sort of features you don't normally see on a...
Is Panasonic's latest worth the upgrade from the excellent DMC-LX3? We find out...
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As long as you're comfortable with using manual controls for photos and video, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 has to be in the running for your consideration--it's one of the best fixed-lens cameras on the market today. The 10-megapixel Lumix LX5, which...
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 sturdy build...
Intelligent Auto mode produces underexposed images; some camera settings are buried deep in menus; limited optical zoom range...
The Panasonic Lumix LX5 is not a digital camera for novices, but it offers an insane amount of power for a fixed-lens camera if you're not intimidated by manual controls...
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The enthusiast digicam market has changed in the two years since Panasonic released its popular DMC-LX3 Lumix digicam and the new LX5 model faces tough competition both from high-end digicams from other manufacturers and the new Micro Four Thirds camer...
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stuff.tv Updated:
2014-03-20 05:13:54
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The LX5 is also capable of recording 720p HD video in AVCHD Lite or Motion JPG formats, either of which can be shot with the same creative settings as still shots.The only real criticism of its handling is that the silver thumb buttons have lightly en...
Fast lens. Excellent controls. HD video...
Average JPG performance. Almost DSLR price...
An impressive camera that's easy to love, but hard to whole-heartedly recommend...
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dpexpert.com.au Updated:
2016-11-10 12:45:24
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A little gemThe low-down: This 10 megapixel compact camera with a Leica branded 24–90mm (film equivalent) lens replaces the admired LX3. The sensor has been redesigned and re-engineered to give better colour saturation and dynamic range. The lens focal ra...
Like: We were bowled over by the accuracy of the white balance. Even used under mixed lighting sources the camera managed to return acceptable colour. And based on a subjective judgement it does seem that the dynamic range is better than for the LX3.
Dislike: The lack of an optical viewfinder puts it at a disadvantage compared with the Nikon P7000 and the Canon G12. And there is no printed instruction manual which, for such a serious camera, is perplexing...
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Now that Panasonic has already released the Lumix LX7. I remembered that I still haven't wrote a review ( just an unboxing ) for it's predecessor, the LX5 - which I got as a replacement for my old Panasonic ZS6, another point-and-shoot. While I love takin...
The LX5 is a great camera. It's not the best when compared with newer micro four thirds and Digital SLR's but for its compact size, it's the perfect choice to use when you don't want to lug around your heavy professional camera. Battery life was also grea...
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technoodling.net Updated:
2016-11-24 12:22:51
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The adage goes that the best camera to have is the one you are carrying when you need it. It doesn't matter if your camera packs in 640 megapixels, goes up to 128,000 ISO, focuses in a nanosecond, and shoots 60 frames per second – if that camera is sittin...
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When we asked why Panasonic skipped number 4 from the LX3 to LX5, a Panasonic spokesman told us that anticipation for the new LX had built up so much over so long that they decided to skip a generation and go straight to the number 5.Whether it's a market...
Vibrant photographs, Low image noise, Easy to use handling...
Slight loss of resolution, Manual lens cap...
The Panasonic Lumix LX5 is a camera with lots to love. While Panasonic seems to have opted for an evolutionary upgrade to the LX3 rather than a revolutionary overhaul, that's not a bad thing when the LX3 was a great camera to start with. In fact, we'd say...
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thestar.com.my Updated:
2016-11-24 12:22:51
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Few compact cameras come as highly recommended as the Panasonic Lumix LX series and the LX5 continues the good name. IT HAS been a while since the Lumix LX3 was released so it's nice to see the latest addition to the series, the DMC-LX5, finally b...
Diverse zoom range; wide f/2 aperture; good HD video recording; manual controls in movie mode.
A little pricey.
Panasonic's Lumix DMC-LX5 proves to be a worthy addition to the LX series. It is definitely worth taking a look at if you are in the market for a pocketable compact shooter takes good quality pictures and splendid HD videos. The LX5 offers the complet...
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If you do a lot of shooting indoors or anywhere else with sub-optimal light, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 ($499.99 list) point-and-shoot camera is designed for you. Its big image sensor and bright lens work together to capture light and produce clean sh...
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...
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 performs as well as the best compact cameras on the market, but its mirrorless competitors, in price and size, deliver even better performance...
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Nearly two years after Panasonic rolled out the LX3, the LUMIX DMC-LX5 is entering their lineup of digital cameras this fall. This powerful compact model has a classy "retro" look and feel, and offers loads of exposure options for advanced to novice us...
Panasonic continues to improve their powerful line of LX-series compact digicams, with the latest addition being the Lumix DMC-LX5 (as of 2/2011). Competing in a tough category, the LX5 is in direct competition with Canon's PowerShot S90/S95 models, Sa...
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cameragearguide.com Updated:
2011-09-23 11:46:52
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Announced last July, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 had a particularly tricky task in succeeding what was arguably the most popular enthusiast’s compact at the time, the much heralded and frequently in short supply, Lumix DMC-LX3. It was the LX3 after all...
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.
Without a doubt, like its predecessor, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 is one of the best compact cameras an enthusiast can buy. We have to say “one of the best” because there are several models now offering similar sensor/fast lens combinations, and all o...
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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 f...
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 sturdy build quality, Attractive, classic aesthetics, Superb button layout for accessing manual controls...
Intelligent Auto mode produces underexposed images, Some camera settings are buried deep in menus, Limited optical zoom range...
For pure manual operation without the intimidation factor of the Nikon Coolpix P7000, the Lumix LX5 is tops. Its fine-tunable settings, macro mode, focus features, video options, strong low-light performance, and classic aesthetics are sure to make pho...
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digitalcamerainfo.com Updated:
2011-09-23 11:46:55
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The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 (MSRP $$499.95) is one of the most hotly anticipated high-end point-and-shoot cameras of 2010. It’s crammed full of features that photo-savvy users will love, but the camera’s performance runs hot and cold...
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 (MSRP $499.95) is a smart camera, packed full of features that most aficionados dream of in a compact point-and-shoot. However, the rich feature set and versatile controls can't hide the fact that the LX5 slips in some key...
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Like the Canon and Nikon models here, the robust metal construction of the Lumix LX5 is pitched at photo enthusiasts and could reasonably lay claim to being Panasonic’s most sophisticated non-interchangeable lens camera yet. Size and price-wise it fal...
Ultimately, it’s the sharpness and clarity delivered by the bright Leica-branded lens that left a lasting impression on us. Since there’s clearly more to the LX5 than meets the eye, and in a conveniently pocketable form, that lofty asking price starts...
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The best photos are the ones you take when no one’s expecting it, but it’s hard to be sly while holding a honking DSLR in front of your mug. That’s why we adore Panasonic’s stealthy little 10.1-megapixel sharpshooter. It has the guts of a pro rig tucke...
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infosyncworld.com Updated:
2011-09-23 11:46:59
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We had to wait two years for Panasonic to revamp the LX3, so when we initially locked eyes with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5, a tidal wave of question marks bombarded our minds. How is this a different camera? Why has hardly anything changed on the out...
And here we are, at the final destination—our final answer on the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. Let's break this down. In this class, we have the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5, Canon PowerShot G12, and Nikon Coolpix P7000. All three cameras are fantastic in thei...
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The Panasonic LX5 offers excellent image quality and good digital noise performance. Video quality isn't perfect, but it's a solid follow-up to the LX3 with some nice incremental updates. With the on the market for well over a year, rumors began ci...
The Panasonic LX5 offers excellent image quality and good digital noise performance. Video quality isn't perfect, but it's a solid follow-up to the LX3 with some nice incremental updates.
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The LX5 is also capable of recording 720p HD video in AVCHD Lite or Motion JPG formats, either of which can be shot with the same creative settings as still shots.The only real criticism of its handling is that the silver thumb buttons have lightly en...
Fast lens. Excellent controls. HD video...
Average JPG performance. Almost DSLR price...
An impressive camera that's easy to love, but hard to whole-heartedly recommend...
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etechreviews.com Updated:
2011-09-23 11:47:01
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5’s performance is better than its predecessor, the LX3 and it is on par wit the competition too. It takes just 1.6 seconds for the camera to wake up and start shooting. Shooting and focusing in good light takes just 0.4 second an...
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techreviewsource.com Updated:
2011-09-23 11:47:05
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The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 is a professional, but yet easy-to-use, digital camera that offers full manual controls, 10-megapixel resolution, and an ultra-wide angle zoom. There's also HD video shooting and the ability to take uncompressed photos...
Solid, sturdy design, Lots of manual controls, Excellent photo & video quality, RAW image shooting...
Automatic mode produced only average results...
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The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 is a high-end compact camera aimed at enthusiasts. Announced in July 2010, exactly two years after the classic LX3, the new LX5 takes the same concept of packing a high-sensitivity sensor, bright and wide lens, flash hots...
Bright 24-90mm f2.0-3.3 lens with quick AF, Full manual, RAW and flash hotshoe, 3in / 460k screen and optional EVF, 720p movies with manual exposure control and zooming.
Small continuous burst at full resolution, Play button can't power-up camera into playback, Lens cap can prove inconvenient, No longer much smaller than a camera with a DSLR sensor.
Panasonic's Lumix DMC-LX5 is certainly a very nice camera to use. It feels good in your hands, sports decent controls with a well thought-out layout, features a bright and wide lens with quick and confident focusing, enjoys the choice of full manual e...
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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 best fixed-lens cameras on the market today. The 10-megapixel Lumix LX5, w...
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 sturdy build quality, Attractive, classic aesthetics, Superb button layout for accessing manual controls...
Intelligent Auto mode produces underexposed images, Some camera settings are buried deep in menus, Limited optical zoom range...
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Another element of the design is tough to define, but comes from the careful combination of necessary elements in a small space. The Panasonic LX5 reminds us of a rangefinder, but one built to modern standards--and without an optical viewfinder. It has a...
Solid feel and appearance of quality, Longer 24-90mm eq. lens than LX3, yet still as wide, Fast lens at f/2.0 - 3.3, More effective optical image stabilization with Power O.I.S, Compact design, 3-inch 460K-dot LCD with 11-step auto brightness, Four as...
Some soft corners at wide-angle (wide-open), Lots of barrel distortion in RAW files at wide-angle, Below average color accuracy/inaccurate Manual WB, Yellowish skin tones outdoors with Auto WB, Visible demosaicing errors in fine detail such as hair, Sl...
There are few cameras that most photo enthusiasts would agree upon. The Panasonic LX5 is one of them. No, not all photo enthusiasts will say that the LX5 is the best but, I think most would agree it's a contender, a heck of a good camera, with a classi...
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As long as you're comfortable with using manual controls for photos and video, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 ($500 as of 9/27/2010) has to be in the running for your consideration--it's one of the best fixed-lens cameras on the market today. The 10-megap...
Ultrawideangle 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 sturdy bui...
Intelligent Auto mode produces underexposed images, Some camera settings are buried deep in menus, Limited optical zoom range...
The Lumix LX5 is not a camera for novices, but it offers an insane amount of power for a fixed-lens camera if you're not intimidated by manual controls. Shop for the Lumix DMC-LX5 MerchantPriceMerchant Rating $499.95 Learn More » 5 Reviews » $460.98...
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whatdigitalcamera.com Updated:
2011-09-23 11:47:17
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Panasonic's previous model, the Panasonic LX3, has been very successful in carving its own niche - balancing a small size with excellent quality to make it more pocketfriendly than many competitors. The latest model in the range, the brand new Panasoni...
Build, layout, HD video, quick AF...
Expensive, limited zoom range, no viewfinder...
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dcresource.com Updated:
2011-09-23 11:47:21
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Few cameras in the last two years had a big a following as the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. That midsize camera featured a high sensitivity, 10 Megapixel sensor, a fast / wide 2.5X zoom with image stabilization, a large and sharp 3-inch LCD, a hot shoe, s...
Very good photo quality, low noise though ISO 800 in good light (and things look better if you shoot RAW), Fast F2.03.3 lens with newly expanded 24 90 mm focal range, New and improved optical image stabilization, Midsize, well built body (in most respects), High resolution 3inch LCD display with very good outdoor and low light visibility, Full manual controls, with lots of white balance and brack...
Best photo quality obtained by shooting RAW (translation: JPEG engine needs improvement), Noise reduction still a bit heavy on low contrast subjects; some subjects seem noticeable softer than the rest of the image, Mild corner blurring, highlight clipping, and purple fringing, Unremarkable burst mode, Still no fluorescent white balance preset, Small, cluttered buttons on back of camera; flimsy do...
With their new Lumix DMC-LX5, Panasonic has taken an already superb camera (the LX3), and made it even better. They've improved the image quality, zoom power, image stabilizer, movie mode, and battery life, while enhancing both the automatic and manua...
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Few compact cameras come as highly recommended as the Panasonic Lumix LX series and the LX5 continues the good name. IT HAS been a while since the Lumix LX3 was released so it's nice to see the latest addition to the series, the DMC-LX5, finally b...
Diverse zoom range; wide f/2 aperture; good HD video recording; manual controls in movie mode.
A little pricey.
Panasonic's Lumix DMC-LX5 proves to be a worthy addition to the LX series. It is definitely worth taking a look at if you are in the market for a pocketable compact shooter takes good quality pictures and splendid HD videos. The LX5 offers the complet...
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Where in the World is the Panasonic LX4?When we asked why Panasonic skipped number 4 from the LX3 to LX5, a Panasonic spokesman told us that anticipation for the new LX had built up so much over so long that they decided to skip a generation and go st...
The Panasonic Lumix LX5 is a camera with lots to love. While Panasonic seems to have opted for an evolutionary upgrade to the LX3 rather than a revolutionary overhaul, that's not a bad thing when the LX3 was a great camera to start with. In fact, we'd...
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It wasn't so long ago that DSLRs were out of financial reach for most enthusiast photographers. Back before DSLRs fell below the magic sub-$1000 mark, the only way for most people to 'go digital' was to invest in a high-quality compact, offering SLR-like control, but without the expensive extras - the large sensor and interchangeable lens mount...
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