Overview

This low-distortion, high-resolution lens lets you capture truly dynamic 24mm wide-angle images while rendering the tiniest nuances clearly, from corner to corner. The fully open f/2.0-3.3 aperture and iris diaphragm also work together, to produce stunning scenes with gentle soft focusing. The 24mm wide-angle lens captures approx. 213% larger viewing space compared to a normal 35mm lens.

The DMC-LX5 features a large 1/1.63-inch, 10.1-megapixel ultra-sensitive CCD. It achieves high resolution, noise-less pictures even in high sensitivity recording and richly reproduced gradation in highly contrasted situations with the exquisitely wide dynamic range. In addition, the CCD in DMC-LX5 can reproduce images shot with the lens set from 24mm to 90mm in any of three aspect ratios; 4:3, 3:2 or 16:9, so you can always capture dynamic, richly expressive shots with a wide perspective.

With the Intelligent Resolution technology, 3 areas – outlines, detailed texture areas and soft gradation areas – are automatically detected. Apart from the uniform enhancement of sharpness, this technology precisely performs signal processing pixel by pixel in the most effective way according to the area. As a result, images are clear and crisp in both photos and movies. The Intelligent Zoom extends the zoom ratio by approx. 1.3x maintaining the image quality even combining a digital zoom. A 3.8x optical can virtually extend to 5x equivalent.

The DMC-LX5 can record HD movie in AVCHD Lite with high sound quality of Dolby Digital Creator. Motion JPEG format is also available (1,280 x 720 pixels). Just press the Motion Picture Button, and shooting begins. In the Creative Movie Mode, the shutter speed and aperture can be adjusted. The iA Mode can also be activated in motion picture recording. When the DMC-LX5 is connected to a Panasonic VIERA via an optional mini HDMI cable, the TV's remote control unit can be used to enjoy playing back with greater convenience.

The excellent manual controllability is the advantage of DMC-LX5. The jog dial enhances the operability together with the focus switch relocated on the lens barrel. The My Colour Mode and Film Mode make it easy to customize colour effects to match your preference. The DMC-LX5 also features a 3.0-inch LCD with 460,000-dot high resolution and a wide range of optional accessories to choose from to match your shooting situations and style, including view finders, filters and external flashes.

Full Specification

Dimensions (W x H x D)	109.7 x 65.5 x 43.0 mm / excl. protrusions: 25.5 mm / (4.32 x 2.58 x 1.69 in / excl. protrusions: 1.00 in)
Weight	Approx. 271g with Battery and SD Memory Card (0.61 lb) / Approx. 233g without Battery and SD Memory Card (0.51 lb)

 

Optics
Camera Effective Pixels	10.1 Megapixels
Sensor Size / Total Pixels / Filter	1/1.63-type / 11.3 Total Megapixels / Primary Colour Filter
Aperture	F2.0 - 3.3 / Multistage Iris Diaphragm (F2.0 - 8 (W) / F3.3 - 8 (T)) / (F2.0 - 11 (W) / F3.3 - 18 (T) in movie recording )
Optical Zoom	3.8x
Focal Length	f=5.1-19.2mm (24-90mm in 35mm equiv.) / (25-95mm in 35mm equiv. in movie recording)
Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)	4.5x (4:3 / 7M), 5.4x (4:3 / 5M), 6.7x (4:3 / under 3M)
Intelligent Zoom	5.0x
Lens	LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON / 10 elements in 9 groups / (3 Aspherical Lenses / 5 Aspherical surfaces)
2-Speed Zoom	No
Step Zoom	Yes
Optical Image Stabilizer	POWER O.I.S. (Off / Auto / Mode1 / Mode2)
Conversion lens Compatibility	Yes
Digital Zoom	4x / ( Max. 15.1 x combined with Optical Zoom without Extra Optical Zoom ) / (Max. 26.8 x combined with Extra Optical Zoom)
Focusing Area	Normal: Wide/Tele 50 cm - infinity / Macro / Intelligent AUTO: Wide 1 cm - infinity / Tele 30cm - infinity
Focus Range Display	Yes
AF Assist Lamp	Yes
Focus	Normal / Macro Quick AF On/Off (On in Intelligent Auto), Continuous AF On/Off / AF/MF Switchable, Manual Focus(Jog Dial), One Shot AF, AF Area Select, AF Tracking
AF Metering	Face / AF Tracking / Multi (23pt) / 1pt (flexible / scalable)
Shutter Speed	Still: 60 - 1/4000 sec / Movie Mode : 1/30 - 1/20,000 sec (1/8 - 1/20,000 sec on MF operation on Creative Movie mode) / Starry Sky Mode : 15, 30, 60sec.
Shutter Interval	approx. 0.5 sec
Viewfinder	(optional OVF/EVF)

 

Recording
Face Recognition	Photo
Optical Image Stabilizer	Photo & Movie
Intelligent ISO Control	Photo
Face Detection	Photo & Movie
Intelligent Scene Selector	Photo (Portrait, Scenery, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Sunset, Macro) & Movie (Portrait, Scenery, Low Light, Macro)
Intelligent Exposure	Photo & Movie
AF Tracking	Photo
Digital Red Eye Correction (Red-Eye Removal)	Photo
Intelligent Resolution Technology	Photo & Movie
File Format	Still Image: JPEG(DCF/Exif2.3) / Image with Audio: JPEG (DCF / Exif2.3) + QuickTime / Motion picture: AVCHD Lite, QuickTime Motion JPEG
AVCHD Lite REC	NTSC / PAL (Depends on Region)
Mode Switch	[Playback] button
One-Touch Movie Button	Yes
Recording mode (Mode Dial / Mode Button)	Intelligent AUTO, P(Program) mode, A(Aperture Priority) mode, S(Shutter Priority) mode, M(Manual) mode, Creative Movie mode, My Colour mode, Scene mode, Custom 1,2
Still Image Scene Mode	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
Movie Scene Mode	Portrait, Soft Skin, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Low Light, Food, Party, Candle Light, Sunset, Beach, Snow, Aerial, Pinhole, High Sensitivity, / (Activated by selecting Still Picture Scene Mode then pressing movie button. Still Picture Scene Modes without corresponding Movie Scene Mode is recorded in Normal Mode)
Continuous Shooting Mode	Full-Resolution Image, 2.5 frames/sec Max. 5 images (Standard mode), Max. 3 images (Fine Mode) / High-speed Burst Mode: approx. 6 frames/sec (image priority) / approx. 10 frames/sec (speed priority) / (recorded in 3M for 4:3, 2.5M for 3:2, 2M for 16:9, 2.5M for 1:1)
Flash Burst Continuous Shooting Mode	Max. 5 images (Standard mode)
Motion Picture Recording	[4:3]VGA: 640 x 480 pixels, 30fps (Motion JPEG) / QVGA: 320 x 240 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG) / [16:9]WVGA: 848 x 480 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG) / [HD Movie]1280x720 pixels, / NTSC Mode: NTSC model: 60p(CCD output is 30p) / PAL model: 50p(CCD output is 25p) / (AVCHD Lite, SH: 17Mbps / H:13Mbps / L:9Mbps ) / 30fps (Motion JPEG)
AVCHD or AVCHD Lite with picture quality set to [FSH or SH] (Continuous recordable time)	approx.140 min
MOTION JPEG with picture quality set to [HD] (Continuous recordable time)	approx.140 min
AVCHD or AVCHD Lite with picture quality set to [FSH or SH] (Actual recordable time)	approx.70 min
MOTION JPEG with picture quality set to [HD] (Actual recordable time)	approx.70 min
Exposure	Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual, Program Shift(Program AE mode)
Exposure Compensation	1/3 EV step, +/-3 EV
Backlight Compensation	Yes (only in Intelligent AUTO mode)
Auto (AE) Bracketing	+/- 1/3 EV ~3EV step, 3 frames
Multi-Aspect	Yes
Light Metering	Intelligent Multiple / Center Weighted / Spot
ISO Sensitivity	Auto / i.ISO / 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / 6400* / 12800* (* by pixel mixed readout) / High Sensitivity (ISO 1600-12800)
Max Auto ISO Setting	Yes
Aspect Ratio	4:3 / 3:2 / 16:9 / 1:1
Still Picture Recording	[4:3]3648x2736(10M) / 3072x2304(7M) / 2560x1920(5M) / 2048x1536(3M)　/ 1600x1200(2M) / 640X480(0.3M) / [3:2]3776x2520 (9.5M) / 3168x2112 (6.5M) / 2656x1768 (4.5M) / 2112x1408 (3M) / 2048x1360 (2.5M) / 640x424 (0.3M) / [16:9]3968x2232 (9M) / 3328x1872 (6M) / 2784x1568 (4.5M) / 2208x1248 (2.5M) / 1920x1080 (2M) / 640x360 (0.2M) / [1:1]2736x2736(7.5M) / 2304x2304 (5.5M) / 1920x1920 (3.5M) / 1536x1536 (2.5M) / 480 x 480 (0.2M)
Image Quality	Fine / Standard / RAW+Fine / RAW+Standard / RAW
White Balance	Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Flash / Halogen / Colour Temperature / White Set 1 / White Set 2 / (Selectable at Portrait, Soft Skin, Self Portrait, Panorama Assist, Sports, Baby, Pet, High Sensitivity, Hi-Speed Burst mode） / White Balance Adjustment (2-axis adjustable, ±9steps each, Blue/Amber and Magenta/Green bias)
Quick Menu	Yes
Colour Mode / Colour Effect	(Film Mode) Standard / Dynamic / Nature / Smooth / Vibrant / Nostalgic / Standard B&W / Dynamic B&W / Smooth B&W / My Film 1, 2 / Multi Film / (My Colour Mode) Expressive /Retro / Pure / Elegant / Monochrome / High Dynamic / Dynamic Art / Dynamic B&W / Silhouette / Pinhole / Film Grain / Custom / Happy (only in iA mode) / *Film Mode and My Colour Mode are working for movie recording, also.
Picture Adjustment	Contrast ±2steps / Sharpness ±2steps / Saturation ±2steps / Noise Reduction ±2steps / (can be adjusted in Film Mode)
Real-time histogram	Yes
Composition Guide line	Yes (3 pattern)
Auto Review	1sec, 2sec, Hold, OFF
Easy Zoom / Zoom Resume	No / Yes
Optical Zoom in Motion Picture	Yes
Macro Zoom	No
Orientation Detector	Yes
Scene Mode Help Screen	Yes
Self Timer	2sec / 10sec
Focus Icon Select	Yes (in Face Recognition only)

 

Playback
Playback Mode	Normal Playback, Slideshow, Category Playback, Mode Playback, Favorites Playback
Thumbnails / Zoomed Playback	12,30-thumbnails / Max 16x
Calendar Display / Dual-Image Playback	Yes / No
Set Favorites / Rotate Image	Yes / No
Playback Motion Picture	Yes ( AVCHD Lite / Motion JPEG)
Slideshow Mode	All / Still Images Only / Motion Picture Only / Category / Favorites / BGM Effect (Natural / Slow / Swing / Urban / OFF)
Show Histogram	Yes
Show Highlights	Yes
Delete Image	Single / Multi / All / All except Favorites
DPOF Print Setting / Set Protection	Yes / Yes
Resize / Cropping / Aspect Conv. / Leveling	Yes / Yes / No / Yes
Copy / Title Edit / Text Stamp	Yes / Yes / Yes
Cut Animation	Yes
Video Divide	Yes
Face Recognition Edit	Yes
PictBridge Support	Single / Multi / All / Favorites / DPOF

 

Setup
OSD language	Japanese, English, German, French, Italian, Spanish
Movie REC Guide	Yes
Wind-Cut in Motion Picture	Yes
Travel Date / World Time	Yes / Yes

 

Others
LCD Monitor	7.5cm (3.0") TFT Screen LCD Display (460K dots), AR Coat / Field of View : approx. 100% Wide Viewing Angle / AUTO Power LCD mode, Power LCD mode / High CRI (Colour Rendering Index) LED backlight
Touch Panel	No
Built-in-Flash	Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Flash Synchro; 1st / 2nd / 0.8 - 7.2m (Wide/ISO Auto), 0.3 - 4.4m (Tele/ISO Auto)
External Flash	Yes
Recording Media	Built-in Memory, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Built-in-Memory	Approx. 40MB
Microphone / Speaker	Mono / Yes
Interface	AV Output (NTSC/PAL, NTSC), mini HDMI, USB2.0 High speed
Viera Link	Yes
HDMI output	Video: Auto / 1080i / 720p / 480p(576p for PAL) / Audio: Mono
Power	ID-Security Li-ion Battery Pack (3.6V, Minimum: 1250mAh) (Included) / AC Adaptor (Input: 110-240V AC) (Optional)
Battery life (approx.)	400 pictures (CIPA Standard)