Panasonic LX5

[biomed]

The LX5 arrived Tuesday, but I haven't had much time to check it out. Based on the 2 or 3 snapshots at work I think I am going to enjoy using this camera.

 

[biomed]

The LX5 has turned to be a real gem! Here is one of my recent shots.

 

[Bike Tourist]

Having already had the LX-5 experience, I was looking for a lightweight camera to accompany me on the bike and everywhere. My D600 is just too bulky for spontaneous situations. Today, I ordered an LX-7 based upon my prior experience. It was just under $300. Of course, I had to pay an additional $180 to get the EVF viewfinder, an absolute necessity for me.

 

[biomed]

Having already had the LX-5 experience...... Today, I ordered an LX-7 based upon my prior experience. It was just under $300. QUOTE]

A friend at work bought one and is loving it!

 

[peterm1]

All of this series of Panasonic compact cameras are great. Small sensor yes, but not small in terms of performance. I own the LX3 and if anything the LX5 is better. I bought the LX3 in similar circumstances in that the LX5 had just come out and so it was a bargain. Grab it and use it with pleasure. As it is a small sensor camera keep ISO below 800 and you will find it produces wonderful results. Here is a review of the camera in a Singapore based photo forum.

http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/reviews/756874-review-panasonic-lx5.html

 

[Frontman]

I love the LX5, enough so that I stoped shooting a DSLR. The camera powers up quickly, the focus speed is decent, and it simply takes wonderful photos. I got the optical viewfinder rather than the EVF, though in Japan the optical finders cost about 25% mre than the EVF. My girlfriend loved my LX5 enough that she bought one for herself.

I am interested in the LX7, but I will keep using my LX5 until it quits on me. If that day is a long time in coming, I won't mind at all.

 

[rhe]

All of this series of Panasonic compact cameras are great.

We enjoy using our LX5 for quick family and travel shots. I passed our previous LX2 on to our son and he continues to use it regularly. Here are three recent LX5 captures.

 

[Bingley]

There's a separate thread on the LX7. The photos posted there are very impressive. And the camera is, I think, still available on Amazon for under $300.

 

[jody36]

I have the LX3 love it bought when it came out and still use all the time.

 

[Sunti]

LX7 is on sale for $329 at B&H, but it's a kit. I'm trying my best to not click on it.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=&sku=889796&is=REG&Q=&A=details