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Manufacturer URL: |
Manufacturer website
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Manufacturer website
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Predecessor: |
Panasonic DMC-LX1
DMC-LX1 vs DMC-LX2
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Successor: |
Panasonic DMC-LX3
DMC-LX2 vs DMC-LX3
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Model Number: |
DMC-LX2 |
TL500 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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EX1 |
Camera Format: |
Compact |
Mid-Sized |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$499.95 |
$449.99 |
Street Price: |
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Date Available: |
2006-09-30 |
2010-04-30 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
7.7 oz
(217 g)
includes batteries
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11.1 oz
(315 g)
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Size: |
4.2 x
2.2 x
1.0 in.
(106 x
56 x
26 mm)
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4.5 x
2.5 x
1.1 in.
(114 x
63 x
29 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CCD |
CCD |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
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Effective Megapixels: |
10.2 |
10.0 |
Sensor Format: |
1/1.65 inch |
1/1.7 inch |
Sensor size: |
45.0856mm2 (7.76mm x 5.81mm) |
43.32mm2 (7.6mm x 5.7mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
1.84 microns |
2.08 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
n/a |
n/a |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3, 16:9 |
4:3 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
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Anti Aliasing Filter: |
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Self-Cleaning: |
No |
No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
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40 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
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19.2 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
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11.1 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
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129 |
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), 3648 x 2052
(7.5 MP,
16:9), 3264 x 2448
(8.0 MP,
4:3), 2592 x 1944
(5.0 MP,
4:3), 2048 x 1536
(3.1 MP,
4:3), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 1024 x 768
(0.8 MP,
4:3) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.2), Raw |
JPEG (Exif 2.21), RAW |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
2.3 |
n/a |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (15)
848x480 (30/10)
640x480 (30/10)
320x240 (30/10)
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640x480 (30)
320x240 (30)
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Movie File Format: |
QuickTime (Motion JPEG) |
MP4 (Video : H.264, Audio : AAC ) |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
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HD Video Out: |
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Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
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HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
n/a |
n/a |
Lens: |
LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT ASPH. |
Schneider-Kreuznach Varioplan |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
28 -
112mm
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24 -
72mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
6.3 -
25.2mm
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5.2 -
15.6mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
4.00x |
3.00x |
Aperture Range: |
Wide: F2.8 - F8.0; Tele: F4.9 - F8.0 |
f/1.8 (wide) / f/2.4 (tele) - ??? |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
50 cm to Infinity
19.7 in to Infinity
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40 cm to Infinity
15.7 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
5 cm to Infinity
2.0 in to Infinity
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1 cm to Infinity
0.4 in to Infinity
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Filter Thread: |
n/a |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
4x |
Up to 4x |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
1-point, 1-point high speed, 3-point high speed, 9-point, Spot |
Contrast Detection: Center AF, Multi AF, Selection AF, Manual Focus |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
LCD
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OLED
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Viewfinder Type: |
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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): |
2.8 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
207,000 dots
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614,000 dots
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
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Selfie Screen: |
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Max Playback Zoom: |
16.0x |
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Top Deck Display: |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
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Minimum ISO (native): |
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ISO Settings: |
Auto, Intelligent ISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200* (high sensitivity mode) |
Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
No |
No |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, Flash, White Set 1, White Set 2 |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent H, Fluorescent L, Tungsten, Manual |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/2000 - 60 sec |
1/1500 - 16 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
No |
No |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
Intelligent Multiple, Center Weighted, Spot |
Multi, Spot, Center-weighted |
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 |
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Self Timer: |
2 or 10 seconds |
2 or 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix, Manual |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
Wide: 0.6 - 4.9m; Tele: 0.3 - 2.2m |
Wide: 0.3m - 5.2m, Tele: 0.5m - 2.5m (ISO AUTO) |
Max Flash Sync: |
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Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 1.0 EV
in 0.5EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
n/a |
Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC |
SD / SDHC |
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 |
RAW |
Movie File Format: |
QuickTime (Motion JPEG) |
MP4 (Video : H.264, Audio : AAC ) |
Included Memory: |
13.0 MB |
1,000.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: |
Internal |
Internal |
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: |
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No |
Remote Control Type: |
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Connections (extended): |
DC input |
HMDI 1.3a Type D, DC input |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
2.10 |
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Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
5.84 |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
Unlimited |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
Yes |
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JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
2.3 |
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Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
3 |
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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): |
0.60 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
0.70 seconds |
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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): |
0.320 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.022 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (notes): |
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Startup Time: |
1.7 seconds |
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Play -> Record Time: |
0.7 seconds |
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Flash cycle time, full power: |
5.0 seconds |
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Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
300 shots |
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Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
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Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary |
Proprietary |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium Ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary 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: |
LUMIX Simple Viewer, PhotofunStudio viewer, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 2.0SE, ArcSoft Camera Suite (ArcSoft PhotoImpression, ArcSoft PanoramaMaker), Adobe Reader, Quick Time, USB Driver |
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OS Compatibility: |
Windows, Mac OS |
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Notes & Features: |
Optical image stabilization. ISO 3,200 available in high-sensitivity mode only. |
Ultra- Bright f/1.8 lens , 3x 24mm Ultra-Wide-Angle Lens, 3.0" Swiveling AMOLED, Dual Image Stabilization (Optical + Digital), Manual Controls: A/S/M, RAW support, Smart Auto 2.0 (Still & Movie), Large 1/1.7 inch, high sensitivity CCD, Front Wheel Control.
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