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| Model Name: | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2 |
| Prices: | |
| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: |
Panasonic DMC-LX1
DMC-LX1 vs DMC-LX2 |
| Successor: |
Panasonic DMC-LX3
DMC-LX2 vs DMC-LX3 |
| General | |
| Model Number: | DMC-LX2 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | |
| Camera Format: | Compact |
| Currently Manufactured: | No |
| Retail Price: | $499.95 |
| Street Price: | |
| Date Available: | 2006-09-30 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes |
| Weight: |
7.7 oz
(217 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
4.2 x
2.2 x
1.0 in. (106 x 56 x 26 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a |
| Image Sensor | |
| Sensor Type: | CCD |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 10.2 |
| Sensor Format: | 1/1.65 inch |
| Sensor size: | 45.0856mm2 (7.76mm x 5.81mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.84 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 16:9 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | |
| Self-Cleaning: | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | |
| Image Capture | |
| Image Resolution: |
4224 x 2376
(10.0 MP,
16:9), 3568 x 2376 (8.5 MP, 3:2), 3840 x 2160 (8.3 MP, 16:9), 3168 x 2376 (7.5 MP, 4:3), 2880 x 2160 (6.2 MP, 4:3), 3072 x 1728 (5.3 MP, 16:9), 2560 x 1712 (4.4 MP, 3:2), 2304 x 1728 (4.0 MP, 4:3) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.2), Raw |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 2.3 |
| Video Capture | |
| Can take movies: | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (15)
848x480 (30/10) 640x480 (30/10) 320x240 (30/10) |
| Movie File Format: | QuickTime (Motion JPEG) |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | |
| HD Video Out: | |
| HD Video Connection: | |
| Lens & Optics | |
| Lens Mount: | n/a |
| Lens: | LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT ASPH. |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 112mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 6.3 - 25.2mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 4.00x |
| Aperture Range: | Wide: F2.8 - F8.0; Tele: F4.9 - F8.0 |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity |
| Filter Thread: | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | 4x |
| Auto Focus | |
| Auto Focus: | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | 1-point, 1-point high speed, 3-point high speed, 9-point, Spot |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder: | LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | |
| Focus Peaking: | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | |
| Display | |
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.8 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 207,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | |
| Selfie Screen: | |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 16.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | |
| Exposure | |
| Maximum ISO (native): | |
| Minimum ISO (native): | |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, Intelligent ISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200* (high sensitivity mode) |
| Auto ISO Mode: | No |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, Flash, White Set 1, White Set 2 |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/2000 - 60 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | No |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Intelligent Multiple, Center Weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Self-Portrait, Food, Party, Candle, Fireworks, Starry Sky, Beach, Aerial photo, Snow, High Sensitivity, Baby1, Baby2 |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No |
| Flash | |
| Built-in Flash: | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | Wide: 0.6 - 4.9m; Tele: 0.3 - 2.2m |
| Max Flash Sync: | |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | n/a |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | |
| Image Storage | |
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC |
| UHS Support: | |
| Other Memory: | |
| Dual Card Slots: | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | Raw |
| Movie File Format: | QuickTime (Motion JPEG) |
| Included Memory: | 13.0 MB |
| Included Memory Type: | Internal |
| Connectivity | |
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No |
| NFC: | No |
| Bluetooth: | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 Full (LOW) Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes |
| Remote Control: | |
| Remote Control Type: | |
| Connections (extended): | DC input |
| Performance Timing | |
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 2.10 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 5.84 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | Unlimited |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | Yes |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 2.3 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 3 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.60 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.70 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | |
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.320 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.022 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | |
| Startup Time: | 1.7 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.7 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 5.0 seconds |
| Power | |
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 300 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | |
| Battery Life, Video: | |
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | |
| Software | |
| Included Software: | LUMIX Simple Viewer, PhotofunStudio viewer, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 2.0SE, ArcSoft Camera Suite (ArcSoft PhotoImpression, ArcSoft PanoramaMaker), Adobe Reader, Quick Time, USB Driver |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Notes & Features: | Optical image stabilization. ISO 3,200 available in high-sensitivity mode only. |
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