Even though the size of Micro 4/3 cameras is dramatically reduced, it is still not as portable as a prosumer model. The quality of the latter is constantly improving and attracting more customers. Panasonic recently launched the latest model of the LX series — Lumix DMC-LX5. Following the popular LX3, LX5 is not dramatically different, as speculated in the press. The result is a focus on fine-tuning.

In order to be more user-friendly, rear dial is added at the back; without raising the resolution, it is equipped with a 1/6.3 inch CCD with 10.1 megapixels. The key being its high ISO reducing noise and keeping details in check at the same time. The F2.0 24 – 90mm Leica DC Vario-Summicron wide-view lens is an aspherical lens, therefore minimizing stretch on colour and shape. The newly added AVCHD Lite HD filming function, 3-inch wide screen with LED backlight technology and padded handle are all valid adjustments, perfecting the camera into an all-rounder. The model also comes in white.

Text: Vincent Lau | Translation: dilettante
Photo: Terrence Fong
Update: 13 Aug 2010

SPECIFICATIONS:
Resolution: 10.1 megapixels
Optical Sensor Type: CCD
Maximum Resolution: 3,648 × 2,736
Movie Resolution:
HD 1280 × 720 @ 60 fps (AVCHD Lite)
848 × 480 @ 30 fps (16:9) MJPEG
640 × 480 @ 30 fps (MJPEG)
320 × 240 @ 30 fps (MJPEG)

Equivalent 35mm Focal Length: 24 mm to 90 mm
Optical Zoom: 3.8x
Lens Aperture: F2.0 – F3.3
Weight: 232 g
Weight (Included Battery): 277 g
Size: 109.7 × 65.5 × 42.9 mm
HKD$ 4,590

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