http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/ Engadget Comments for Panasonic's new Lumix lineup: LX5, FZ40, FZ100, FX700, and TS10 all official http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/Jul 21st 2010 2:06AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/lol, the EVF looks ridiculous on the LX5]]>Jul 21st 2010 4:44AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/Jul 21st 2010 9:15AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/P90 killer, anyone?]]>Jul 21st 2010 10:34AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/Jul 21st 2010 2:08AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/
Know This: You simply can't go wrong with a Panasonic digital camera for features/photographic quality.]]>Jul 21st 2010 2:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/
afaik, canon's powershot line have been king of the hill for quite a while, granted i don't really follow that stuff much]]>Jul 21st 2010 2:30AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/Jul 21st 2010 2:34AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/I've known of some classes that simply require some form of manual controls on the camera.]]>Jul 21st 2010 2:45AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/
A good compact digital camera at around $200
Get yourself a used Ricoh GX100. You wont regret it.
(or buy a Canon AE-1 for $25 and use the rest for film and processing)]]>Jul 21st 2010 3:55AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/
You need something with manual control. Honestly I'd recommend you to get an entry level DSLR to get the most out of your class, but failing that, a lot of the high end Panasonic and Canon compacts have full manual control available.]]>Jul 21st 2010 10:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/
Can u give an example of a digital dslr? Something not too expensive, basically NOT a 4000 resolution camera and not a sports illistrated sports camera with a 30photo/second or better minimal]]>Jul 21st 2010 2:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/
There's not many DSLRs (or SLR-like bridge cameras) out there under 250. Most new beginner DSLR cameras currently go for $400+. The Nikon D3000 is one of the newer beginner cameras. You might be able to pick up a used Nikon D40 on eBay for a bit less. There's also Canon, but I'm not as familiar with their line.

If you don't need a full-blown DSLR, you might want a "bridge" camera with a lens that you can't remove. Some of these have a lot less features than a DSLR, depending on model. These can go for around $250-450.]]>Jul 22nd 2010 12:24AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/
ok so it would be good to spend ~300? i am sure i can put up the 250 and have my father pay ~$100 but i kind of wanted to save the dough]]>Jul 22nd 2010 12:39AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/Jul 21st 2010 2:11AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/Jul 21st 2010 2:11AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/Jul 21st 2010 2:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/
Yes... better low-light and video performance.]]>Jul 21st 2010 2:29AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/Jul 21st 2010 2:33AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/Jul 21st 2010 2:45AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/Jul 21st 2010 2:55AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/so no PS4?]]>Jul 21st 2010 12:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/Jul 21st 2010 1:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/For example, Canon G7, G9, G10, G11... They skip G8. My guess is because G8 sound like "dick" in Chinese, lol~~]]>Jul 22nd 2010 1:41AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/Jul 22nd 2010 1:43AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/Jul 21st 2010 2:57AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/Jul 21st 2010 2:58AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/Jul 21st 2010 3:33AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/Jul 21st 2010 3:45AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/
And the second question is how much of an improvement is the LX5 over the current LX3. Enough to warrant the $120 price increase?]]>Jul 21st 2010 4:09AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/Jul 21st 2010 8:15AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/
The body isn't much bigger, but the NEX takes massive interchangeable lenses. They have a 16 mm pancake that would make the camera look like the LX but most consumers don't want a 16mm prime as their carry around camera. They want something with more reach and can zoom. The LX5 has an effective focal range of 24-120 mm. If you want any kind of zoom with the NEX you need a much bigger lens that takes it out of the pocket cam category. ]]>Jul 21st 2010 9:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sonydscr1/ anyone) than this!]]>Jul 21st 2010 4:19AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/Panasonic clearly states this sensor has new microlenses (which are a part of the sensor, not the lens) with resulting better DR and high ISO.]]>Jul 21st 2010 5:07AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/Jul 21st 2010 5:27AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/Jul 21st 2010 6:15AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/
Thanks in advance for your guidance!]]>Jul 21st 2010 6:51AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/
In terms of pure pocket cams, the Panny LX3 vs the Canon S90 vs the Canon G11 had been the rivals in the top of the class pocket cam category. The Leica D-Lux 4 too, if price is truly no object. The Canon don't have HD video though, so probably out of the running for you. That leaves the LX3 as the likely winner, and so long as the LX5 lives up to its predecessor, that means you will probably be best off telling your friend to get a LX5 for you. Be forewarned however, that Panasonic's are not always easy to find in the USA, so you may want to do some online research in to stores in Seattle that stock the camera in advance. Also, the LX5 only shoots 720p. None of the top point and shoots do 1080p yet. So pay attention to the LX5 early reviews in the coming weeks and so long as it has no flaws, that is probably the camera for you. ]]>Jul 21st 2010 9:36AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/
I sold my LX3 and replaced it with a ZS7, which has both those features, but miss the f/2.0 lens. Still, I'm glad I sold the LX3 when I did or I probably would not have gotten as much for it.]]>Jul 21st 2010 10:05AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/
Come one already! Make a better EVF!]]>Jul 21st 2010 10:19AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/Jul 21st 2010 1:56PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/Jul 21st 2010 4:42PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/Jul 21st 2010 3:47PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/panasonics-new-lumix-lineup-lx5-fz40-fz100-fx700-and-ts10/
I hate this camera.]]>Jul 22nd 2010 5:20AM