Panasonic LX5 : Sophisticated Compact Offering Great Performance
The Panasonic LX5 mixes advanced features with portability. Equally it could sway those that might otherwise be considering an interchangeable lens GF2.
With better low light efficiency than its LX3 predecessor and new dynamic range boosting processor on board, plus sturdy metal build and leather effect padding, the LX5 looks and feels like a high-quality camera.
Okay, so a 10.one megapixel leading resolution is not playing the numbers sport, but when twinned with a brighter than average f/2.0 lens beginning at a wide angle 24mm in 35mm terms, this Lumix proves a flexible beast. Shoot JPEGs, unprocessed Raw files for best quality, or perhaps a mixture.
Whilst not inexpensive, functions such as light sensitivity boosted to ISO 12800 permitted us to maintain shooting without flash in close to darkness, and are once more the equivalent of a DSLR. A 3-inch, 460k dot resolution rear LCD matches the GF2 for spec, and clear visibility. Alternatively there’s the choice of the clip on viewfinder, but that arrives at an additional price.
Panasonic LX5: Ease of use
Though sophisticated the LX5 is user friendly. A situation in point is the devoted video clip report button on the leading plate for its Higher Definition film clips. Press this and recording begins instantly in a option of AVCHD Lite or Motion JPEG format.
Another neat feature is the capability to swap picture aspect ratios from default four:three to 3:two, 16:9 or much more unusually one:1, courtesy of the physical change mounted just above the lens barrel. This nearly identically mirrors the same function around the Canon PowerShot S95 and helps the digital camera feel much more interactive.
Regular time saving functions consist of the ‘Q.Menu’ (Quick Menu) button around the backplate. Press this to call up toolbar of generally swapped settings on display for nigh instant adjustment, which saves wading via the menu screens correct.
Panasonic LX5: Photos and conclusion
When it comes to picture quality, under clear vibrant skies the Panasonic LX5 acquitted itself extremely well. We accomplished even exposures and bags of detail in both highlights and shadows. To increase colour we really enjoyed the ‘Expressive’ mode, which can offer visual punch maybe missing at the time. In low lights, images maintain up well as much as and including ISO1600, at which point the LX5 provides a performance similar to what rivals achieve in the lower ISO800.
The general feeling is that once you choose up the LX5, you will not want to put it down.This is an in a position companion for that stage and shooter searching for a pocket digital camera with which to up their game, the only real-world downside becoming the cost
Panasonic LX5 start date:Out now, Panasonic LX5 price: £350-£380 online
Panasonic LX5 Specifications
- Sensor: 10.1 megapixel
- Lens:: 24-90mm (3.8x optical)
- Screen: 3-inch, 460k dots
- Viewfinder:Clip-on viewfinder is optional extra
- Stabilisation: Optical
- Video: 1280×720 pixels at 30fps
- Storage: SD/SDHC/SDXC, 40MB internal
- Battery: 400 shots
- Connections: HDMI, AV and USB 2.0
- Dimensions/Weight: 271g with accessories, 109.7×65.5x43mm
The Panasonic LX5 mixes advanced features with portability. Equally it could sway those that might otherwise be considering an interchangeable lens GF2.
With better low light efficiency than its LX3 predecessor and new dynamic range boosting processor on board, plus sturdy metal build and leather effect padding, the LX5 looks and feels like a high-quality camera.
Okay, so a 10.one megapixel leading resolution is not playing the numbers sport, but when twinned with a brighter than average f/2.0 lens beginning at a wide angle 24mm in 35mm terms, this Lumix proves a flexible beast. Shoot JPEGs, unprocessed Raw files for best quality, or perhaps a mixture.
Whilst not inexpensive, functions such as light sensitivity boosted to ISO 12800 permitted us to maintain shooting without flash in close to darkness, and are once more the equivalent of a DSLR. A 3-inch, 460k dot resolution rear LCD matches the GF2 for spec, and clear visibility. Alternatively there’s the choice of the clip on viewfinder, but that arrives at an additional price.
Panasonic LX5: Ease of use
Though sophisticated the LX5 is user friendly. A situation in point is the devoted video clip report button on the leading plate for its Higher Definition film clips. Press this and recording begins instantly in a option of AVCHD Lite or Motion JPEG format.
Another neat feature is the capability to swap picture aspect ratios from default four:three to 3:two, 16:9 or much more unusually one:1, courtesy of the physical change mounted just above the lens barrel. This nearly identically mirrors the same function around the Canon PowerShot S95 and helps the digital camera feel much more interactive.
Regular time saving functions consist of the ‘Q.Menu’ (Quick Menu) button around the backplate. Press this to call up toolbar of generally swapped settings on display for nigh instant adjustment, which saves wading via the menu screens correct.
Panasonic LX5: Photos and conclusion
When it comes to picture quality, under clear vibrant skies the Panasonic LX5 acquitted itself extremely well. We accomplished even exposures and bags of detail in both highlights and shadows. To increase colour we really enjoyed the ‘Expressive’ mode, which can offer visual punch maybe missing at the time. In low lights, images maintain up well as much as and including ISO1600, at which point the LX5 provides a performance similar to what rivals achieve in the lower ISO800.
The general feeling is that once you choose up the LX5, you will not want to put it down.This is an in a position companion for that stage and shooter searching for a pocket digital camera with which to up their game, the only real-world downside becoming the cost
Panasonic LX5 start date:Out now, Panasonic LX5 price: £350-£380 online
Panasonic LX5 Specifications
- Sensor: 10.1 megapixel
- Lens:: 24-90mm (3.8x optical)
- Screen: 3-inch, 460k dots
- Viewfinder:Clip-on viewfinder is optional extra
- Stabilisation: Optical
- Video: 1280×720 pixels at 30fps
- Storage: SD/SDHC/SDXC, 40MB internal
- Battery: 400 shots
- Connections: HDMI, AV and USB 2.0
- Dimensions/Weight: 271g with accessories, 109.7×65.5x43mm
