Prices: |
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Manufacturer URL: |
Manufacturer website
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Manufacturer website
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 webpage
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Predecessor: |
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Panasonic DMC-LX3
DMC-LX3 vs LX5
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Successor: |
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Panasonic LX7
LX5 vs LX7
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Model Number: |
E-PL1 |
LX5 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Compact System Camera |
Compact |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$599.95 |
$499.95 |
Street Price: |
$391.65 |
$550.32 |
Date Available: |
2010-04-01 |
2010-08-31 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
17.0 oz
(482 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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9.6 oz
(271 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
4.5 x
2.8 x
1.6 in.
(115 x
72 x
42 mm)
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4.3 x
2.6 x
1.7 in.
(110 x
66 x
43 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
Live MOS |
CCD |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Panasonic |
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Effective Megapixels: |
12.3 |
10.1 |
Sensor Format: |
4/3 |
1/1.63 inch |
Sensor size: |
224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) |
46.2365mm2 (7.85mm x 5.89mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
4.29 microns |
1.98 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
2.0x |
n/a |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3 |
4:3 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
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Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
Yes |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
54 |
41 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
21.5 |
19.6 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
10.1 |
10.8 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
487 |
132 |
Image Resolution: |
4032 x 3042
(12.3 MP,
4:3), 2560 x 1920
(4.9 MP,
4:3), 1024 x 768
(0.8 MP,
4:3) |
3648 x 2736
(10.0 MP,
4:3), 3072 x 2304
(7.1 MP,
4:3), 2560 x 1920
(4.9 MP,
4:3), 2048 x 1536
(3.1 MP,
4:3), 1600 x 1200
(1.9 MP,
4:3), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3), 3776 x 2520
(9.5 MP,
3:2), 3168 x 2112
(6.7 MP,
3:2), 2656 x 1768
(4.7 MP,
3:2), 2112 x 1408
(3.0 MP,
3:2), 2048 x 1360
(2.8 MP,
Other), 640 x 424
(0.3 MP,
Other), 3968 x 2232
(8.9 MP,
16:9), 3328 x 1872
(6.2 MP,
16:9), 2784 x 1568
(4.4 MP,
16:9), 2208 x 1248
(2.8 MP,
Other) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.2), RAW (.ORF) |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW, RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
3.0 |
1.8 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (30)
640x480 (30)
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1280x720 (60/50/30)
848x480 (30)
640x480 (30)
320x240 (30)
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Movie File Format: |
AVI (Motion JPEG) |
AVCHD Lite / QT Motion JPEG |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
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HD Video Out: |
No |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Micro Four Thirds |
n/a |
Lens: |
Olympus 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 L ED M.Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens |
LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON; 10 elements in 9 groups, 3 aspherical elements |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
28 -
84mm
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24 -
90mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
14 -
42mm
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5.1 -
19.2mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
3.00x |
3.80x |
Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22 |
f/2.0 (wide) / f/3.3 (tele) - f/8 (up to f/11 (W) / f/18 (T) in movies) |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity
9.8 in to Infinity
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50 cm to Infinity
19.7 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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1 cm to Infinity
0.4 in to Infinity
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Filter Thread: |
40.5mm |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
No |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
n/a |
4x ( Max. 15.1 x combined with Optical Zoom without Extra Optical Zoom ) |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
11-point contrast detection w/ tracking |
Contrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / Multi (23pt) / 1pt (flexible / scalable) |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
No |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
LCD
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LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
Optional external shoe-mount electronic viewfinder (VF-2) |
Optional EVF in hot shoe (DMW-LVF1, same as GF1) |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
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Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
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Eye-level Viewfinder: |
No |
No |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
2.7 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
230,000 dots
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460,000 dots
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
14.0x |
16.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
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Minimum ISO (native): |
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ISO Settings: |
Auto (200 - 3200), 100 - 3200 (1/3, 1 EV steps) |
Auto, iISO, High Sensitivity Auto (1600-12800), 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400*, 12800* (* by pixel mixed readout) |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Lamp, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Daylight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Custom WB, One-touch WB |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Flash, Halogen, Color Temperature, White Set 1, White Set 2 |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/2000 - 60 sec |
1/4000 - 60 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
No |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
324-zone Digital ESP, Center Weighted Average, Spot (with Highlight/Shadow mode) |
Intelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
19 Scene Mode, 8 Art Filters |
Creative Movie, My Color, Custom 1,2; Portrait, Soft Skin, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Panorama Assist, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, High Sensitivity, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, Hi-Speed Burst, Flash Burst, Starry Sky, Fireworks, Beach, Snow, Aerial Photo |
Self Timer: |
2 or 12 seconds |
2, 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
TTL-Auto, Auto, Manual, Off |
Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Flash Synchro; 1st / 2nd |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
7.0 m /
23.0 ft.
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n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
Depends on lens aperture |
0.8 - 7.2m (Wide/ISO Auto), 0.3 - 4.4m (Tele/ISO Auto) |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/160 |
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Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Hot Shoe |
Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
RAW (.ORF) |
RAW, RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
AVI (Motion JPEG) |
AVCHD Lite / QT Motion JPEG |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
40.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: |
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built-in memory |
Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
No |
NFC: |
No |
No |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
No |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
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No |
Remote Control Type: |
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Connections (extended): |
Accessory port, Multi Connector (USB/AV), Mini HDMI |
DC Input, Mini HDMI with Viera Link |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
1.60 |
1.59 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
1.60 |
1.88 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
Unlimited |
3 |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
Yes |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
3.0 |
1.8 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
15 |
3 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.95 seconds |
0.35 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
0.89 seconds |
0.37 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.202 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
1.13 seconds |
0.56 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.070 seconds |
0.012 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
Full AF with other M.Zuiko lenses:
17mm f/2.8 = 0.858s
9-18mm f/4-5.6 @ 18mm = 0.546s |
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Startup Time: |
2.2 seconds |
2.3 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
1.1 seconds |
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Flash cycle time, full power: |
4.2 seconds |
4.8 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
290 shots |
400 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
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Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary BLS-1 |
Proprietary |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
3.6V 1250mAh Lithium Ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary BLS-1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
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Internal Charging Supported: |
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Included Software: |
OLYMPUS Master 2 Software CD-ROM |
PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD Edition, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows, MacOS |
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Notes & Features: |
Cost reduced E-P2 with built-in flash. Available in Champagne Gold, Black and Slate Blue. |
Power OIS, 720p movies, hot shoe with socket for Live View finder (same DMW-LVF1 finder as for the GF1). Available in black and white. |