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LX100 vs LX5
Quick take: The LX100 has the highest resolution at 13MP; the LX5 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·12 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | LX100Lumix · 2014 | LX5Lumix · 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £403 used | £245 usedBest |
| Sensor | 12.8MP Four Thirds multi-aspect MOS | 10.1MP 1/1.63-inch CCD |
| Resolution | 12.8MPBest | 10.1MP |
| Video | 4K/25p, Full HD 50p | HD 720p (AVCHD Lite) |
| Autofocus | Contrast AF; face/eye detection, 49-area | Contrast AF; face detection, AF tracking, 23-area |
| Stabilisation | Optical image stabilisation (lens-based) | Optical image stabilisation (lens-based) |
| Burst Rate | 11fps (6.5fps with continuous AF)Best | 2.5fps |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 393g (with battery) | 271g (with battery)Best |
| Dimensions | 114.8 × 66.2 × 55mm | 109.7 × 65.5 × 43mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.76M dots, 0.7x | None built in (optional DMW-LVF1 electronic finder) |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 921k dots | 3.0" fixed LCD, 460k dots |
| Mount | Fixed Leica 3.1x zoom lens (24-75mm equivalent, f/1.7-2.8) | Fixed Leica 3.8x zoom lens (24-90mm equivalent, f/2.0-3.3) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Single SD slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, NFC, USB 2.0, micro HDMI | USB 2.0, mini HDMI, AV out |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
LX100
LX5
Portrait
4.1/10
3.4/10
Street
6.4/10
6.5/10
Travel
5.5/10
6.0/10
Wedding & Events
3.2/10
2.2/10
Filmmaking
3.4/10
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Documentary
3.6/10
2.8/10
Landscape
3.7/10
2.8/10
Casual
3.6/10
3.8/10
Food
3.4/10
2.9/10
Macro
2.6/10
2.3/10
Architecture
3.6/10
2.5/10
Astrophotography
3.6/10
2.0/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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