What is the crop factor of the Panasonic LX5?
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 is equipped with a 1/1.7-inch sensor, whose diagonal measures 9.8mm. The sensor has a crop factor (or format factor, or focal length multiplier) of 4.4.
The crop factor is defined as the ratio of the 35mm full-frame film diagonal to the diagonal of a digital sensor. This number indicates how a lens behaves in relation to the size of the image sensor.
Sensor size comparison with a film slide
With a crop factor of 4.4, the sensor in the Panasonic LX5 is smaller than the receptor area of a 35mm film slide or negative. As a result, the lens that is attached to the Panasonic LX5 will offer a narrower angle of view and provide deeper depth of field than a lens of similar focal length and aperture on a film camera. The equivalent focal length is obtained by multiplying the actual focal length of the lens with the crop factor. For example, a 11mm lens on the Panasonic LX5 will provide the same angle of view and depth of field as a 50mm normal lens on a film camera (11mm * 4.4 = 50mm).
Sensor specs and performance
The table below compares the sensor specs of the Panasonic LX5 to those of several similar cameras. The reported DXO values are indicators of the sensor's imaging quality (higher is better), covering color depth (DXO Portrait), dynamic range (DXO Landscape), and high-ISO noise (DXO Sports). Larger sensor cameras tend to outperform cameras of the same generation that are equipped with a smaller imager. On the other hand, larger sensors are more expensive and require bigger and heavier lenses than smaller light receptors.
# | Camera Model |
Sensor Class |
Resolution (MP) |
Horiz. Pixels |
Vert. Pixels |
Video Format |
DXO Portrait |
DXO Landscape |
DXO Sports |
DXO Overall |
|
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1. | Panasonic LX5 | 1/1.7 | 10.0 | 3648 | 2736 | 720/60p | 19.6 | 10.8 | 132 | 41 | |
2. | Canon G12 | 1/1.7 | 10.0 | 3648 | 2736 | 720/24p | 20.4 | 11.2 | 161 | 47 | |
3. | Fujifilm X10 | 2/3 | 12.0 | 4000 | 3000 | 1080/30p | 20.5 | 11.3 | 245 | 50 | |
4. | Olympus XZ-1 | 1/1.7 | 10.1 | 3664 | 2752 | 720/30p | 18.8 | 10.4 | 117 | 34 | |
5. | Panasonic TZ90 | 1/2.3 | 20.2 | 5184 | 3888 | 4K/30p | 19.1 | 10.6 | 106 | 36 | |
6. | Panasonic FZ200 | 1/2.3 | 12.0 | 4000 | 3000 | 1080/60p | 19.1 | 10.8 | 114 | 37 | |
7. | Panasonic GF5 | Four Thirds | 12.0 | 4000 | 3000 | 1080/60i | 20.5 | 10.0 | 573 | 50 | |
8. | Panasonic LX7 | 1/1.7 | 10.0 | 3648 | 2736 | 1080/60p | 20.7 | 11.7 | 147 | 50 | |
9. | Panasonic FZ150 | 1/2.3 | 12.0 | 4000 | 3000 | 1080/60p | 19.4 | 10.9 | 132 | 40 | |
10. | Panasonic GF3 | Four Thirds | 12.0 | 4000 | 3000 | 1080/60i | 20.6 | 10.1 | 459 | 50 | |
11. | Panasonic GF2 | Four Thirds | 12.0 | 4000 | 3000 | 1080/60i | 21.2 | 10.3 | 506 | 54 |
In the United States, the LX5 was initially launched in July 2010 at a price of $499.
Camera to camera comparisons
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Camera Model | Panasonic LX5 | |
---|---|---|
Camera Type | Fixed lens compact camera | |
Camera Lens | 24-90mm f/2.0-3.3 | |
Launch Date | July 2010 | |
Launch Price | USD 499 | |
Sensor Specs | ||
Sensor Technology | CCD | |
Sensor Format | 1/1.7" Sensor | |
Sensor Size | 7.85 x 5.89 mm | |
Sensor Area | 46 mm2 | |
Sensor Diagonal | 9.8 mm | |
Crop Factor | 4.4x | |
Sensor Resolution | 10 Megapixels | |
Image Resolution | 3 648 x 2 736 pixels | |
Pixel Pitch | 2.14 μm | |
Pixel Density | 21.59 MP/cm2 | |
Moiré control | Anti-Alias filter | |
Movie Capability | 720/60p Video | |
ISO Setting | 80 - 3 200 ISO | |
ISO Boost | 80 - 12 800 ISO | |
Image Processor | Venus FHD | |
DXO Sensor Quality (score) | 41 | |
DXO Color Depth (bits) | 19.6 | |
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) | 10.8 | |
DXO Low Light (ISO) | 132 | |
Screen Specs | ||
Viewfinder Type | Viewfinder optional | |
Top-Level Screen | no Top Display | |
LCD Framing | Live View | |
LCD Size | 3.0 inch | |
LCD Resolution | 460k dots | |
LCD Attachment | Fixed screen | |
Touch Input | No touchscreen | |
Shooting Specs | ||
Focus System | Contrast-detect AF | |
Manual Focusing Aid | no Peaking Feature | |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000s | |
Continuous Shooting | 2.5 shutter flaps/s | |
Silent Shooting | no E-Shutter | |
Time Lapse Photography | no Intervalometer | |
Fill Flash | Built-in Flash | |
Storage Medium | SDXC cards | |
Single or Dual Card Slots | Single card slot | |
UHS card support | no | |
Connectivity Specs | ||
External Flash | Hotshoe | |
USB Connector | USB 2.0 | |
HDMI Port | mini HDMI | |
Wifi Support | no Wifi | |
Body Specs | ||
Battery Type | Panasonic DMW-BCJ13 power pack | |
Battery Life (CIPA) | 400 shots per charge | |
Body Dimensions |
110 x 65 x 43 mm (4.3 x 2.6 x 1.7 in) |
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Camera Weight | 271 g (9.6 oz) |
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