Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 Black

Super Bright f/2.0 LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON Lens

The DMC-LX5 is equipped with a newly developed f/2.0 24mm ultra wide-angle* LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON lens with even higher resolution. The super bright, high quality lens is redesigned for extension of the optical zoom from the DMC-LX3’s 2.5x (35mm camera equivalent: 60mm) to 3.8x (35mm camera equivalent: 90mm) to be even more versatile for snapshots including portraits. The f/2.0 lens is about twice as bright as the f/2.8 lens, itself generally considered a bright lens. The result is higher shutter speed can be used to capture stunningly clear, sharp, blur-free images in lower lighting situation.

Venus Engine Featuring I.R. Technology

For the image processing LSI, the newly developed Venus Engine is equipped with the DMC-LX5 featuring even higher-speed, higher-performance while compiling the Intelligent Resolution technology. It enables the recording of beautiful photo and high-definition movie with higher quality signal processing. The triple CPUs in this imaging engine dramatically speed up processing while achieving exceptional noise reduction performance. The Venus Engine's excellent energy efficiency supports long-time AVCHD Lite movie recording, and allows the output of both images and sounds via HDMI.

Creative HD Movie in AVCHD Lite

In addition to Motion JPEG images, the DMC-LX5 can record high-definition motion images in AVCHD Lite. It features almost doubling the recording time in HD quality compared with the conventional Motion JPEG format. In movie recording, the DMC-LX5 goes further than simply recording HD movies. A host of creative options including Creative Movie Mode, My Color Mode and Film Mode are available for more extended expression not only in photography but also in videography.

Full Manual Control for Both Photos and Movies

After studying feedback from users of the previous DMC-LX3, Panasonic redesigned the exterior of the DMC-LX5 to achieve easier operation. The size is almost the same, but a new gently formed grip makes handling easier even for active shooting. The new turn-and-push jog dial also enhances operation for quick setting changes.

Large, 3.0-inch, 460,000-dot High-resolution LCD

The DMC-LX5 is equipped with a 3.0-inch, 460,000-dot Intelligent LCD with super high resolution and a wide viewing angle. The big screen reflects fine details, making it easy to check the focus before shooting. It also serves as a small photo and video viewer, allowing the user and friends to enjoy viewing the still and motion images together. Plus, adopting the High CRI (Color Rendering Index) LED backlight realizes vivid, impressive color reproduction true to the memory color that your eyes remember.