REVIEW - Panasonic LX5


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ISO 80, -EV, probably f/5.6-f/8, and long exposure stitched in PhotoShop and adjusted. :)
 

Couple more:

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The Panasonic Wide Converter - equivalent to 0.75mm, which means from the native 24mm, you get an equivalent of 18mm. Attached via a tube adapter. 52mm threads.

Great for tight spaces and when you simply can't move back!

So far I've not seen and CA affecting the image not have I seen a perceptible IQ drop.
Check out the license plate right in the corner of the 2nd shot!


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Thanks for sharing that shot quickfix! :)

Was that on manual focus?
 

Obviously you love this camera, and to put in so many shots is already commendable. You are right to say that this is a pns camera, but credible to be used as a walk about one. Thank you. What is the price range?
 

Very nice camera

Thanks for the review

1) your shots makes Singapore look good ! I was wondering where is this nice place :)


2) Syn at 1/1000 ? how is that even possible ? is there something amiss here ...
But if that works, then it should open up great possibilities


Now, i am seriously considering one :)
 

Very nice camera

Thanks for the review

1) your shots makes Singapore look good ! I was wondering where is this nice place :)


2) Syn at 1/1000 ? how is that even possible ? is there something amiss here ...
But if that works, then it should open up great possibilities


Now, i am seriously considering one :)

LX5 not using focal plane-type shutters, if i m not wrong, it uses combination of the mechanical in-lens shutter and the electronic switching of the sensor.
 

The Panasonic Wide Converter - equivalent to 0.75mm, which means from the native 24mm, you get an equivalent of 18mm. Attached via a tube adapter. 52mm threads.

Great for tight spaces and when you simply can't move back!

So far I've not seen and CA affecting the image not have I seen a perceptible IQ drop.
Check out the license plate right in the corner of the 2nd shot!


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if those r 100% crop, it is very good liao, wait till u see those stupid digi-king, vita-con etc. now those u really see IQ drop.

like my oly 0.7x wcon, i see flare. really looking forward to playing with the pana wcon later.

also, can pls post 100% crop of the grey merc (with the plate no.) in the corner?
 

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As a point and shoot camera, LX5 is quite good actually.

What is the price range now? Is it still SGD699? I'm wondering if the price is really SGD699 and if you buy other accessories like wide conversion lens, adapter tube, filters and electronic viewfinder, would it be more expensive than entry-mid level DSLR? And would it be bulky and not pocketable anymore?

Is LX5 still made in Japan? As told by a retailer that the new Panasonic m4/3 series like G2, G10 and GH1 are made in China.

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I remember you leading the campaign against the LX5 in favor of the EX1, Kent. Have you been able to compare the two, thus the change of heart? Would appreciate some point comparisons and maybe photos as well.

As a point and shoot camera, LX5 is quite good actually.

What is the price range now? Is it still SGD699? I'm wondering if the price is really SGD699 and if you buy other accessories like wide conversion lens, adapter tube, filters and electronic viewfinder, would it be more expensive than entry-mid level DSLR? And would it be bulky and not pocketable anymore?

Is LX5 still made in Japan? As told by a retailer that the new Panasonic m4/3 series like G2, G10 and GH1 are made in China.
 

As a point and shoot camera, LX5 is quite good actually.

What is the price range now? Is it still SGD699? I'm wondering if the price is really SGD699 and if you buy other accessories like wide conversion lens, adapter tube, filters and electronic viewfinder, would it be more expensive than entry-mid level DSLR? And would it be bulky and not pocketable anymore?

Is LX5 still made in Japan? As told by a retailer that the new Panasonic m4/3 series like G2, G10 and GH1 are made in China.

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I won't be advice on the price of LX5 plus accessories as they are by dealers, however, with the accessories added, probably around the cost of an entry level DSLR body plus minus kit lens, probably. Having say that, kit lens doesn't have wide angle anyways. Viewfinder is the same of that of GF1 for the electronic version, and the same as LX3 for optical.

If pocketable is the purpose, then the additional accessories would have to be in another bag I guess? Any camera with add ons means it's not very much pocketable anyways?

LX5 is made in Japan, so is GF1 and GH1. Only G2 and G10 is made in China.
 

Very nice camera

Thanks for the review

1) your shots makes Singapore look good ! I was wondering where is this nice place :)


2) Syn at 1/1000 ? how is that even possible ? is there something amiss here ...
But if that works, then it should open up great possibilities


Now, i am seriously considering one :)


The last shot or the previous ones?

If it's the very last, it's the National Library Board next to Bugis.

Prior to which is the Marina Bay area in front of Marina Square.

As to the super-high sync speeds, Dennis gave a possible answer.

CHEERS! :)
 

after looking at the review...hand itchy wanna let go my m4/3 setup liaw...:bsmilie:
 

great IQ from a compact...too many class away from my fuji compact:bsmilie:
 

I'm a noob so I bought this LX5 to play with. Took a photoshoot of it...

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I forgot to watermark my signature and already uploaded online...aihhh...:confused:
 

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