• 1/1.65 inch 45.1mm2
  • 10.2 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 112.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/1.63 inch 46.2mm2
  • 10.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 112.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • Detailed specifications
  • Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2
  • Olympus XZ-1
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Manufacturer URL: Manufacturer website Manufacturer website
Predecessor: Panasonic DMC-LX1
DMC-LX1 vs DMC-LX2
 
Successor: Panasonic DMC-LX3
DMC-LX2 vs DMC-LX3
 
General
Model Number: DMC-LX2 XZ-1
Alternate Model Number(s):    
Camera Format: Compact Compact
Currently Manufactured: No No
Retail Price: $499.95 $499.99
Street Price:    
Date Available: 2006-09-30 2011-01-15
Tripod Mount: Yes Yes
Weight: 7.7 oz (217 g)
includes batteries
9.7 oz (274 g)
includes batteries
Size: 4.2 x 2.2 x 1.0 in.
(106 x 56 x 26 mm)
4.4 x 2.6 x 1.7 in.
(111 x 65 x 42 mm)
Waterproof: No No
Waterproof Depth: n/a n/a
Image Sensor
Sensor Type: CCD CCD
Sensor Manufacturer:    
Effective Megapixels: 10.2 10.0
Sensor Format: 1/1.65 inch 1/1.63 inch
Sensor size: 45.0856mm2 (7.76mm x 5.81mm) 46.2365mm2 (7.85mm x 5.89mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch: 1.84 microns 2.15 microns
Focal Length Multiplier: n/a n/a
Aspect Ratio: 4:3, 16:9 4:3
Color Filter Type: RGBG RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:    
Self-Cleaning: No Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization: No Yes
On-Sensor Phase Detect: No No
DxO Sensor Score:   34
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):   18.8
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):   10.4
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):   117
Image Capture
Image Resolution: 4224 x 2376 (10.0 MP, 16:9),
3568 x 2376 (8.5 MP, 3:2),
3840 x 2160 (8.3 MP, 16:9),
3168 x 2376 (7.5 MP, 4:3),
2880 x 2160 (6.2 MP, 4:3),
3072 x 1728 (5.3 MP, 16:9),
2560 x 1712 (4.4 MP, 3:2),
2304 x 1728 (4.0 MP, 4:3)
3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3),
3200 x 2400 (7.7 MP, 4:3),
2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3),
1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3),
1280 x 960 (1.2 MP, 4:3),
1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3),
640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3),
3648 x 2432 (8.9 MP, 3:2),
3648 x 2056 (7.5 MP, Other),
2736 x 2736 (7.5 MP, 1:1)
Image File Format: JPEG (EXIF 2.2), Raw JPEG, 12-bit RAW
Continuous-mode frames/second: 2.3 2.0
Video Capture
Can take movies: Yes Yes
Movie Resolution: 1280x720 (15)
848x480 (30/​10)
640x480 (30/​10)
320x240 (30/​10)
1280x720 (30)
640x480 (30)
Movie File Format: QuickTime (Motion JPEG) AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite Video Out: Yes Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: Yes Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
HD Video Out: Yes
HD Video Connection: HDMI
Lens & Optics
Lens Mount: n/a n/a
Lens: LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT ASPH. iZuiko Digital ED; 11 elements in 8 groups
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): 28 - 112mm 28 - 112mm
Focal Length (actual): 6.3 - 25.2mm 6 - 24mm
Zoom Ratio: 4.00x 4.00x
Aperture Range: Wide: F2.8 - F8.0; Tele: F4.9 - F8.0 f/1.8 (W) / f/2.5 (T) - f/8
Integrated ND Filter: No Yes
Normal Focus Range: 50 cm to Infinity
19.7 in to Infinity
60 cm to Infinity
23.6 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range: 5 cm to Infinity
2.0 in to Infinity
1 - 60 cm
0.4 - 23.6 in
Filter Thread: n/a n/a
Thread Type: n/a n/a
Optical Image Stabilization: No No
Digital Zoom: Yes Yes
Digital Zoom Values: 4x Up to 4x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus: Yes Yes
Auto Focus Type: 1-point, 1-point high speed, 3-point high speed, 9-point, Spot Contrast Detection. 11-area with face detection and AF tracking
Auto Focus Assist Light? Yes Yes
Manual Focus: Yes Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder: LCD LCD
Viewfinder Type:   Optional VF-2 external EVF
Focus Peaking: No No
EVF Resolution: n/a n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):    
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):    
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder: No No
Rear Display: Yes Yes
Rear Display Size (inches): 2.8 3.0
Rear Display Resolution: 207,000 dots 614,000 dots
Touchscreen: No No
Articulating Screen: No No
Tilt Swivel Screen: No
Selfie Screen: No
Max Playback Zoom: 16.0x 10.0x
Top Deck Display:
Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):    
Minimum ISO (native):    
ISO Settings: Auto, Intelligent ISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200* (high sensitivity mode) AUTO: ISO 100 - 800 / Manual ISO 100 - 6400, 1/3 EV steps, Movie ISO 200 - 1600, Low light ISO 100 - 3200
Auto ISO Mode: No Yes
White Balance Settings: Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, Flash, White Set 1, White Set 2 Auto, Lamp, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Underwater Auto, One-Touch
Shutter Speed Range: 1/2000 - 60 sec 1/2000 - 60 sec
Bulb Mode: No Yes
Exposure Compensation: +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes: Intelligent Multiple, Center Weighted, Spot 324-zone Digital ESP, Center-weighted Average, Spot
Program Auto Exposure: Yes Yes
Aperture Priority: Yes Yes
Shutter Priority: Yes Yes
Full Manual Exposure: Yes Yes
Creative Exposure Modes: Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Self-Portrait, Food, Party, Candle, Fireworks, Starry Sky, Beach, Aerial photo, Snow, High Sensitivity, Baby1, Baby2 Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Indoor, Self Portrait, Sport, Sunset, Fireworks, Multi Exposure, Cuisine, Document, Beach & Snow, Under Water Wide, Under Water Macro, Pet, Panorama
Self Timer: 2 or 10 seconds 2 or 12 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):    
High Resolution Composite: No No
Flash
Built-in Flash: Yes Yes
Flash Modes: Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction slow sync., Slow sync at 1st curtain, Slow sync at 2nd curtain, Fill-in, Off.
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): n/a n/a
Flash Range Description: Wide: 0.6 - 4.9m; Tele: 0.3 - 2.2m n/a
Max Flash Sync:    
Flash Exposure Compensation: +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection: n/a Hot Shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:   Full TTL exposure
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types: SD / SDHC SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:    
Other Memory:    
Dual Card Slots: No No
RAW Capture Support: Yes Yes
Uncompressed Format: Raw 12-bit RAW
Movie File Format: QuickTime (Motion JPEG) AVI (Motion JPEG)
Included Memory: 13.0 MB No memory included
Included Memory Type: Internal  
Connectivity
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 Full (LOW) Speed USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant: Yes Yes
DPOF Compliant: Yes Yes
Remote Control: Yes
Remote Control Type:   optional RM-UC1 Remote cable
Connections (extended): DC input Dedicated Multi-connector; Mini HDMI Type-D, Accessory Port, Optional Remote Cable RM-UC1 Available
Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): 2.10 1.22
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): 5.84  
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): Unlimited  
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):    
Camera penalizes early shutter press? Yes No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): 2.3 2.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): 3 14
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):    
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):    
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):    
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):    
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): 0.60 seconds 0.52 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): 0.70 seconds 0.54 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):    
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):    
Shutter Lag (manual focus): 0.320 seconds  
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):   0.84 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused): 0.022 seconds 0.071 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):    
Startup Time: 1.7 seconds 1.5 seconds
Play -> Record Time: 0.7 seconds  
Flash cycle time, full power: 5.0 seconds 4.3 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): 300 shots 320 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):    
Battery Life, Video:    
Battery Form Factor: Proprietary Proprietary Li-50B
Usable Battery Types: Lithium Ion rechargeable Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included: 1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable 1 x Proprietary Li-50B Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): Yes Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software: LUMIX Simple Viewer, PhotofunStudio viewer, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 2.0SE, ArcSoft Camera Suite (ArcSoft PhotoImpression, ArcSoft PanoramaMaker), Adobe Reader, Quick Time, USB Driver OLYMPUS [ib] software CD-ROM
OS Compatibility: Windows, Mac OS  
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features: Optical image stabilization. ISO 3,200 available in high-sensitivity mode only. 1/1.63" 10-megapixel CCD with TruPic V image processor, iZUIKO f1.8-2.5 6.0-24mm lens, dual image stabilization, full PASM exposure modes, 720p videos, six Art Filters, Accessory Port for optional SEMA-1 external microphone adapter, VF-2 EVF or MAL-1 Macro Light. Available in black or white.