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Lumix LX5

A 2010 enthusiast compact: a 10 MP 1/1.63-inch CCD behind a Leica 24-90 mm f/2-3.3 zoom, a hot shoe for an optional viewfinder, and 720p video.

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Value & Depreciation
£480
Launch price
→
£169
Today
=
65%
Value drop
Over ~16 years, this camera has cost roughly £19/year to own (buy at launch price, sell today). That's one of the lower cost-per-year cameras in its class.

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Battery —Battery model not recorded yet.
Memory card
SD Single slot Cheapest at V30 / U3+: £15.99 · Lexar Professional 1066x 64GB SD
Top mode needs V30 / U3 (from its top video mode and burst rate) SD cards and speeds →
Core
Released
2010
Sensor
10.1MP 1/1.63-inch CCD
Resolution
10.1 MP
Mount
Fixed Leica 3.8x zoom lens (24-90mm equivalent, f/2.0-3.3)
Dimensions
109.7 × 65.5 × 43mm
Weight
271g (with battery)
Weather Sealed
No
Performance
Autofocus
Contrast AF; face detection, AF tracking, 23-area
Stabilisation
Optical image stabilisation (lens-based)
Burst Rate
2.5fps
Battery Life
~400 shots (CIPA)
Features
Video
HD 720p (AVCHD Lite)
Viewfinder
None built in (optional DMW-LVF1 electronic finder)
Screen
3.0" fixed LCD, 460k dots
Memory Cards
Single SD slot
Connectivity
USB 2.0, mini HDMI, AV out
Detailed Specs
Sensor Format
1/2.3-inch and smaller
Viewfinder Type
Optional add-on
Screen Type
Fixed
Touchscreen
No
Card Slots
1
Battery Life (CIPA)
400 shots
USB Power
No USB power
Dimensions
110 × 66 × 43mm
Weight (Grams)
271g
Autofocus Type
Contrast detect only
Subject Detection
Face
Max Burst Rate
2.5fps
In-Body Stabilisation
No
Maximum Native ISO
3200
Max Mechanical Shutter
1/4000
Max Video Resolution
Below 1080p
10-Bit Video
No
Log Profile
No
Built-in Microphone Input
No
Headphone Jack
No
HDMI Port Type
Mini

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
3.4
Street
6.5
Travel
6.0
Wedding & Events
2.2
Documentary
2.8
Landscape
2.8
Casual
3.8
Food
2.9
Macro
2.3
Architecture
2.5
Astrophotography
2.0
✅ Great For
🌆
Street 6.5 Strong on portability, its 24–90mm zoom and discreet body.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
🌌
Astrophotography 2.0 Held back by image quality / low light and astro aids.
💍
Wedding & Events 2.2 Held back by image quality / low light and pro reliability.
🔬
Macro 2.3 Held back by its 24–90mm zoom and resolution.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
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