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| Manufacturer URL: |
Manufacturer website
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 webpage |
Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: |
Panasonic DMC-LX3
DMC-LX3 vs LX5 |
Ricoh GR
GR vs GR II |
| Successor: |
Panasonic LX7
LX5 vs LX7 |
Ricoh GR III
GR II vs GR III |
| General | ||
| Model Number: | LX5 | GR II |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Compact | Compact |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $499.95 | $699.95 |
| Street Price: | $550.32 | $538.08 |
| Date Available: | 2010-08-31 | 2015-07-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
9.6 oz
(271 g)
includes batteries |
8.7 oz
(248 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
4.3 x
2.6 x
1.7 in. (110 x 66 x 43 mm) |
4.6 x
2.5 x
1.4 in. (117 x 63 x 35 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | ||
| Effective Megapixels: | 10.1 | 16.2 |
| Sensor Format: | 1/1.63 inch | APS-C |
| Sensor size: | 46.2365mm2 (7.85mm x 5.89mm) | 369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.98 microns | 4.81 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | 1.5x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | None | |
| Self-Cleaning: | No | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 41 | 80 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 19.6 | 23.6 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 10.8 | 13.7 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 132 | 1,078 |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
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) |
4928 x 3264
(16.1 MP,
Other), 4352 x 3264 (14.2 MP, 4:3), 3246 x 3264 (10.6 MP, Other), 3936 x 2608 (10.3 MP, Other), 3488 x 2608 (9.1 MP, Other), 2608 x 2608 (6.8 MP, 1:1), 2912 x 1936 (5.6 MP, 3:2), 2592 x 1936 (5.0 MP, Other), 1936 x 1936 (3.7 MP, 1:1), 1280 x 864 (1.1 MP, Other), 1152 x 864 (1.0 MP, 4:3), 864 x 864 (0.7 MP, 1:1), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1280 x 720 (0.9 MP, 16:9), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW, RAW+JPEG | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 12-bit RAW (DNG), RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 1.8 | 4.0 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (60/50/30)
848x480 (30) 640x480 (30) 320x240 (30) |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p/30p) 640x480 (30p/25p/24p) |
| Movie File Format: | AVCHD Lite / QT Motion JPEG | MOV (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Sound: Linear PCM) |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | ||
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | n/a | n/a |
| Lens: | LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON; 10 elements in 9 groups, 3 aspherical elements | GR lens, 7 elements in 5 groups with 2 aspheric elements |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 24 - 90mm | 28mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 5.1 - 19.2mm | 18.3mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.80x | 1.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/2.0 (wide) / f/3.3 (tele) - f/8 (up to f/11 (W) / f/18 (T) in movies) | f/2.8 - f/16, with 9-bladed diaphragm |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | Yes |
| Normal Focus Range: |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
1 cm to Infinity 0.4 in to Infinity |
10 cm to Infinity 3.9 in to Infinity |
| Filter Thread: | n/a | 43.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | (Hood & Adapter GH-2 required) |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | 4x ( Max. 15.1 x combined with Optical Zoom without Extra Optical Zoom ) | 35mm eq. crop mode |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / Multi (23pt) / 1pt (flexible / scalable) | Contrast Detection: Multi AF, Spot AF, Pinpoint AF, Subject-tracking AF, MF, Snap, infinity, Face recognition priority (only in Auto mode); Continuous Focus point adjustment: Auto, User-Selectable, Center |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | LCD | No / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | Optional EVF in hot shoe (DMW-LVF1, same as GF1) | Optional hotshoe mounted optical viewfinders |
| 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): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 460,000 dots | 1,228,800 dots (307,200 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 16.0x | 16.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | No | |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 25600 | |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, iISO, High Sensitivity Auto (1600-12800), 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400*, 12800* (* by pixel mixed readout) | Auto, Auto-Hi, Manual ISO 100 - 25,600 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Flash, Halogen, Color Temperature, White Set 1, White Set 2 | Auto, Multi-P Auto, Outdoors, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent 1, Incandescent 2, Daylight FL, Natural White FL, Cool White FL, Warm White FL, CTE, CT, Manual |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 60 sec | 1/4000 - 300 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | No | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 4.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Intelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot | Multi (484 segments), Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | 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 | Effects modes (B&W, B&W (TE), High Contrast B&W, Cross-Process, Positive Film, Bleach-Bypass, Retro, Miniaturize, High-Key, Shift Crop, Clarity, Brilliance, Slight, Portrait, Vibrant and HDR Tone), Multiple Exposure (2-4 shots), Dynamic Range Correction. |
| Self Timer: | 2, 10 seconds | 2, 12 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Flash Synchro; 1st / 2nd | Auto, Flash On, Slow-Sync, Manual, Auto Red-Eye Flash, Flash On Red-Eye, Slow-Sync Red-Eye |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | 5.4 |
| Flash Range Description: | 0.8 - 7.2m (Wide/ISO Auto), 0.3 - 4.4m (Tele/ISO Auto) | Auto ISO: 20cm - 3.0m |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/4000 (ext: 1/400) | |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | Hot Shoe (Compatible with P-TTL Auto Flash) |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW, RAW+JPEG | 12-bit RAW (DNG), RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | AVCHD Lite / QT Motion JPEG | MOV (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Sound: Linear PCM) |
| Included Memory: | 40.0 MB | 54.0 MB |
| Included Memory Type: | built-in memory | Internal |
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
| NFC: | No | Yes |
| 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,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | No | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional CA-2 wired release (via USB), or via Wi-Fi | |
| Connections (extended): | DC Input, Mini HDMI with Viera Link | Micro HMDI (Type-D) |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 1.59 | <0.3 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 1.88 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 3 | |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.45 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | Yes | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 1.8 | 4.0 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 3 | Unlimited |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 6.1 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 10 | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 6.1 | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 10 | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.35 seconds | 0.29 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.37 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.086 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.56 seconds | 0.45 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.012 seconds | 0.026 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | 2.3 seconds | 1.3 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.5 seconds | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 4.8 seconds | 1.4 seconds |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 400 shots | 320 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary | Proprietary DB-65 |
| Usable Battery Types: | 3.6V 1250mAh Lithium Ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary DB-65 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | No | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | Yes | |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD Edition, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE | Software CD-ROM |
| OS Compatibility: | ||
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | 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. | Updates compared to GR include built-in Wi-Fi with NFC, improved RAW burst buffer depth (10 frames vs 4), 6 new effect modes, max shutter speed now 1/2500s vs 1/2000s at F2.8, CTE white balance setting, C-AF in movie mode, pixel mapping, wireless flash support, etc. |
