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: |
DSC-WX1 |
LX5 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Ultra Compact |
Compact |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$349.99 |
$499.95 |
Street Price: |
$336.56 |
$550.32 |
Date Available: |
2009-10-01 |
2010-08-31 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
5.2 oz
(148 g)
includes batteries
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9.6 oz
(271 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
3.6 x
2.0 x
0.8 in.
(91 x
52 x
20 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: |
CMOS |
CCD |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Sony Exmor R |
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Effective Megapixels: |
10.1 |
10.1 |
Sensor Format: |
1/2.4 inch |
1/1.63 inch |
Sensor size: |
27.0544mm2 (5.92mm x 4.57mm) |
46.2365mm2 (7.85mm x 5.89mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
1.62 microns |
1.98 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
n/a |
n/a |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3, 16:9 |
4:3 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
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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41 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
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19.6 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
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10.8 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
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132 |
Image Resolution: |
3648 x 2736
(10.0 MP,
4:3), 3648 x 2432
(8.9 MP,
3:2), 3648 x 2056
(7.5 MP,
Other), 2592 x 1944
(5.0 MP,
4:3), 2048 x 1536
(3.1 MP,
4:3), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 640 x 480
(0.3 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 v2.21) |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW, RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
10.0 |
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: |
MPEG-4 |
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: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
Component |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
n/a |
n/a |
Lens: |
Sony G-lens; 6 elements in 5 groups, 5 aspheric |
LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON; 10 elements in 9 groups, 3 aspherical elements |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
24 -
120mm
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24 -
90mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
4.3 -
21.3mm
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5.1 -
19.2mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
5.00x |
3.80x |
Aperture Range: |
f/2.4 or f/7.1 (wide) / f/5.9 or ?? (tele) |
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: |
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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: |
n/a |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
Up to 2x |
4x ( Max. 15.1 x combined with Optical Zoom without Extra Optical Zoom ) |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
9-points / center / spot |
Contrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / Multi (23pt) / 1pt (flexible / scalable) |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
No |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
LCD
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LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
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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: |
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16.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
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Minimum ISO (native): |
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ISO Settings: |
Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
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, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Incandescent, Flash, One Push, Two Push Set, Underwater (Auto, 1/2, Flash) |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Flash, Halogen, Color Temperature, White Set 1, White Set 2 |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/1600 - 2 sec |
1/4000 - 60 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
No |
No |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
Multi-pattern, center-weighted, spot |
Intelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
No |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
No |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
No |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Intelligent Auto, Easy Shooting, High Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Hi-speed Shutter, Underwater, Gourmet |
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 10 seconds |
2, 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Flash Off |
Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Flash Synchro; 1st / 2nd |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
ISO Auto: Approx.0.2 - 5.0m(W) / Approx.0.5 - 2.0m(T), ISO3200: up to Approx.10.0m(W) / Approx.4.0m(T) |
0.8 - 7.2m (Wide/ISO Auto), 0.3 - 4.4m (Tele/ISO Auto) |
Max Flash Sync: |
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Flash Exposure Compensation: |
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External Flash Connection: |
n/a |
Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Usable Memory Types: |
MS Duo / MS PRO Duo |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
No |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
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RAW, RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
MPEG-4 |
AVCHD Lite / QT Motion JPEG |
Included Memory: |
11.0 MB |
40.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: |
Internal |
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: |
No |
No |
Remote Control Type: |
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Connections (extended): |
Multi-connector |
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): |
1.61 |
1.59 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
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1.88 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
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3 |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
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Yes |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
10.0 |
1.8 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
10 |
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): |
0.27 seconds |
0.35 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
0.58 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): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.57 seconds |
0.56 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.008 seconds |
0.012 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
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Startup Time: |
1.9 seconds |
2.3 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
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Flash cycle time, full power: |
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4.8 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
350 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 NP-BG1 |
Proprietary |
Usable Battery Types: |
InfoLithium rechargeable |
3.6V 1250mAh Lithium Ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary NP-BG1 InfoLithium 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: |
Picture Motion Browser Vers 4.3 + USB Driver |
PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD Edition, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows XP SP3/Vista SP2, Mac OSX v(10.3-10.5) |
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Notes & Features: |
Back-illuminated "Exmor R" CMOS image sensor, SteadyShot optical image stabilization, Sweep Panorama mode, Dynamic Range Optimizer Standard and Plus, Face and Motion Detection, HD movie (720p), High speed shooting. Available in black. |
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. |