Specifications#
- Brand
- Panasonic
- Model
- Lumix DMC-LX5
- Camera type
- Large-sensor compact
- Sensor size
- 65.5 × 9.7 mm
- Crop factor
- 0.65×
- Resolution
- 10.1 MP (3,648 × 2,736 px)
- Continuous shooting
- 2.5 fps
- Weight
- 271 g (9.6 oz)
- Sensor
- 1/1.63" CCD
- Storage
- Secure Digital Card (SD/SDHC/SDXC)
- AF points / area
- Face, AF Tracking, Multi (23-area), 1-area (flexible / scalable)
- Exposure modes
- Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual, Program Shift (Program AE Mode)
- Flash
- Internal
- Battery
- Li-ion Battery Pack (3.6 V, 1250 mAh)
- Dimensions
- 109.7 mm × 65.5 mm × 43.0 mm (W × H × D)
- Lens
- 5.1–19.2 mm (35mm equivalent: 24–90 mm) f/2.0–3.3
- Drive
- 2.5 fps for 3 frames (Fine), 5 frames (Standard)
Specifications merged from Wikipedia and openMVG. Spot an error? Tell us.
Sensor size compared#
Focal length equivalents & field of view#
Multiply any focal length by 0.65 to get the full-frame field of view. For fixed-lens cameras use the real focal length printed on the lens (e.g. “6.1–18.3 mm”), not the 35 mm equivalent.
| Lens on this camera | Full-frame equivalent | Horizontal | Vertical | Diagonal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 mm | 14 mm | 114.7° | 26.0° | 115.2° |
| 23 mm | 15 mm | 109.8° | 23.8° | 110.4° |
| 28 mm | 18 mm | 98.9° | 19.7° | 99.6° |
| 32 mm | 21 mm | 91.3° | 17.2° | 91.9° |
| 35 mm | 23 mm | 86.2° | 15.8° | 86.8° |
| 45 mm | 29 mm | 72.1° | 12.3° | 72.7° |
| 55 mm | 36 mm | 61.5° | 10.1° | 62.1° |
| 63 mm | 41 mm | 54.9° | 8.8° | 55.4° |
| 80 mm | 52 mm | 44.5° | 6.9° | 45.0° |
| 90 mm | 59 mm | 40.0° | 6.2° | 40.4° |
| 110 mm | 72 mm | 33.2° | 5.0° | 33.5° |
| 120 mm | 78 mm | 30.5° | 4.6° | 30.8° |
| 150 mm | 98 mm | 24.6° | 3.7° | 24.9° |
| 180 mm | 118 mm | 20.6° | 3.1° | 20.8° |
| 250 mm | 163 mm | 14.9° | 2.2° | 15.1° |
| 350 mm | 229 mm | 10.7° | 1.6° | 10.8° |
Depth of field table#
Total depth of field at each subject distance, using a circle of confusion of 45.9 µm (the 0.030 mm full-frame standard scaled by the crop factor).
| Focal | Aperture | 50.0 cm | 1.00 m | 2.00 m | 3.00 m | 5.00 m | 10.0 m | Hyperfocal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 mm | f/1.8 | 3.5 cm | 14.8 cm | 61.1 cm | 1.42 m | 4.39 m | 35.4 m | 13.2 m |
| 33 mm | f/2.8 | 5.5 cm | 23.1 cm | 98.2 cm | 2.40 m | 8.94 m | ∞ | 8.50 m |
| 33 mm | f/4 | 7.9 cm | 33.5 cm | 1.49 m | 4.00 m | 28.1 m | ∞ | 5.96 m |
| 33 mm | f/8 | 16.2 cm | 73.0 cm | 4.74 m | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | 3.00 m |
| 66 mm | f/1.8 | 0.8 cm | 3.5 cm | 14.7 cm | 33.5 cm | 94.4 cm | 3.91 m | 52.8 m |
| 66 mm | f/2.8 | 1.3 cm | 5.5 cm | 22.9 cm | 52.3 cm | 1.49 m | 6.41 m | 34.0 m |
| 66 mm | f/4 | 1.8 cm | 7.9 cm | 32.8 cm | 75.4 cm | 2.17 m | 10.2 m | 23.8 m |
| 66 mm | f/8 | 3.7 cm | 15.8 cm | 67.0 cm | 1.58 m | 5.03 m | 56.1 m | 11.9 m |
| 112 mm | f/1.8 | 0.3 cm | 1.2 cm | 5.0 cm | 11.4 cm | 32.2 cm | 1.31 m | 152 m |
| 112 mm | f/2.8 | 0.4 cm | 1.8 cm | 7.7 cm | 17.8 cm | 50.2 cm | 2.05 m | 97.7 m |
| 112 mm | f/4 | 0.6 cm | 2.6 cm | 11.1 cm | 25.4 cm | 71.9 cm | 2.96 m | 68.4 m |
| 112 mm | f/8 | 1.1 cm | 5.2 cm | 22.2 cm | 51.1 cm | 1.46 m | 6.32 m | 34.3 m |
| 185 mm | f/1.8 | 0.1 cm | 0.4 cm | 1.8 cm | 4.1 cm | 11.6 cm | 47.4 cm | 414 m |
| 185 mm | f/2.8 | 0.1 cm | 0.6 cm | 2.7 cm | 6.3 cm | 18.1 cm | 73.8 cm | 266 m |
| 185 mm | f/4 | 0.2 cm | 0.9 cm | 3.9 cm | 9.1 cm | 25.9 cm | 1.06 m | 187 m |
| 185 mm | f/8 | 0.3 cm | 1.7 cm | 7.8 cm | 18.1 cm | 51.8 cm | 2.13 m | 93.4 m |
Equivalent aperture#
Exposure is identical at the same f-number on any format; equivalence only describes depth of field and total light.
Diffraction & pixel pitch#
With 17.96 µm pixels, diffraction starts to soften pixel-level detail around f/26.8. For maximum sharpness keep landscapes between f/14.7 and f/27; stopping down further trades detail for depth of field.
| Aperture | Airy disk diameter | Spread over | At 100% view |
|---|---|---|---|
| f/2.8 | 3.8 µm | 0.2 px | sharp |
| f/4 | 5.4 µm | 0.3 px | sharp |
| f/5.6 | 7.5 µm | 0.4 px | sharp |
| f/8 | 10.7 µm | 0.6 px | sharp |
| f/11 | 14.8 µm | 0.8 px | sharp |
| f/16 | 21.5 µm | 1.2 px | sharp |
| f/22 | 29.5 µm | 1.6 px | sharp |
Maximum print sizes#
At 10.1 MP the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 produces 3,648 × 2,736 pixel images. See the 10 megapixel guide or the print size calculator.
| Resolution | Typical use | Inches | Centimetres |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300 DPI | Photo-lab quality | 12.2 × 9.1 in | 31 × 23 cm |
| 240 DPI | Fine-art inkjet | 15.2 × 11.4 in | 39 × 29 cm |
| 200 DPI | Wall print | 18.2 × 13.7 in | 46 × 35 cm |
| 150 DPI | Poster, viewed from 1 m+ | 24.3 × 18.2 in | 62 × 46 cm |
Night-sky exposure limits#
Longest exposure before stars trail. The NPF rule accounts for pixel pitch and is stricter than the classic 500 rule — use it for pin-sharp stars on high-resolution sensors.
| Focal length | 500 rule | NPF f/1.8 | NPF f/2.8 | NPF f/4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 mm (14 mm eq.) | 36.4 s | 28.7 s | 30.3 s | 32.3 s |
| 31 mm (20 mm eq.) | 24.7 s | 19.4 s | 20.5 s | 21.9 s |
| 37 mm (24 mm eq.) | 20.7 s | 16.3 s | 17.2 s | 18.3 s |
| 54 mm (35 mm eq.) | 14.2 s | 11.1 s | 11.8 s | 12.6 s |
| 77 mm (50 mm eq.) | 9.9 s | 7.8 s | 8.3 s | 8.8 s |
Handheld shutter speed guide#
The reciprocal rule uses the equivalent focal length. High-resolution sensors may need one stop faster than this for pixel-sharp results.
| Focal length | No stabilisation (1/equiv. focal) | With 3-stop IS | With 5-stop IBIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 mm | 1/25 s | 0.3 s | 1.3 s |
| 77 mm | 1/50 s | 1/6 s | 0.6 s |
| 153 mm | 1/100 s | 1/13 s | 0.3 s |
| 306 mm | 1/200 s | 1/25 s | 1/6 s |
Lens#
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 has a built-in, non-interchangeable lens. Use the real focal length of that lens with the tables above; its full-frame equivalent is that number × 0.65.
Frequently asked questions#
What is the crop factor of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5?
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 has a crop factor of 0.65× relative to 35 mm full frame (diagonal 66.2 mm vs 43.3 mm).
What size is the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 sensor?
65.5 × 9.7 mm (65.5 × 9.7 mm), an area of 635 mm² — 74% of full frame.
Is the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 full frame?
No — its sensor is larger than full frame (medium format).
How many megapixels does the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 have?
10.1 megapixels (3,648 × 2,736 pixels), enough for a 12 × 9 inch print at 300 DPI.
How long can I expose the night sky with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5?
With a 31 mm lens (20 mm equivalent) the 500 rule gives 25 s and the stricter NPF rule at f/2.8 gives 21 s.
Sources & licences#
- Wikipedia: Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 — CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikidata Q13581267 — CC0
- openMVG sensor width database — MPL-2.0
Last updated October 03, 2026 · How we calculate · Sources