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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 Digital Camera - 10MP, 3.8x Optical Zoom

The high-performing DMC-LX5 packages an f/2.0 Leica DC Vario-Summicron lens with 24mm wide-angle and 3.8x optical zoom to allow you to take truly stunning shots. This low-distortion, high-resolution lens lets you capture truly dynamic 24mm wide-angle images.
The fully open f/2.0-3.3 aperture and iris diaphragm also work together to produce stunning scenes with gentle soft focusing. The 24mm wide-angle lens captures approximately 213% larger viewing space compared to a normal 35mm lens.
The DMC-LX5 features a large 1/1.63-inch, 10.1-megapixel ultra-sensitive CCD sensor so pictures are high resolution, noiseless even in high contrast situations. In addition, the DMC-LX5 can reproduce images shot with the lens set from 24mm to 90mm in any of three aspect ratios; 4:3, 3:2 or 16:9, so you can always capture dynamic, richly expressive shots with a wide perspective.
With the Panasonic DMC-LX5's Intelligent Resolution technology, three areas - outlines, detailed texture areas and soft gradation areas - are automatically detected. so images are clear and crisp in both photos and movies. The Intelligent Zoom extends the zoom ratio, maintaining the image quality even combining a digital zoom.
The DMC-LX5 can record HD movie in AVCHD Lite, with high sound quality thanks to Dolby Digital Creator. Motion JPEG format is also available (1,280 x 720 pixels). Just press the Motion Picture button to start shooting. In Creative Movie Mode, the shutter speed and aperture can be adjusted too. The DMC-LX5's iA Mode can also be activated in motion picture recording.



When the DMC-LX5 is connected to a Panasonic Viera television via an optional mini HDMI cable, the TV's remote control unit can be used to enjoy playing back with greater convenience.


The DMC-LX5 features a 3.0-inch LCD with 460,000-dot high resolution and a wide range of optional accessories to choose from to match your shooting situations and style, including view finders, filters and external flashes.



Panasonic - Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 Digital Camera - 10MP, 3.8x Optical Zoom - DMC-LX5EB-K - Best Buy UK