| Basic Info |
Model: Panasonic Lumix DMC‑LC5
Announced: September 17, 2001
Type: Compact Camera with Manual Controls
Manual Control: Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual (A/S/M modes), Program Shift |
| Sensor & Processor |
Sensor Type: 1/1.76" (7.32 × 5.49 mm) CCD, Complementary Color Filter
Total Pixels: 4.01 MP
Effective Pixels: 3.9 MP
Max Resolution: 2240 × 1680 (4:3)
Other Resolutions: 1600 × 1200, 1120 × 840, 640 × 480
Aspect Ratio: 4:3
Image Processor: Venus Engine
Image Stabilization: None |
| Lens |
Lens Brand: LEICA DC VARIO‑SUMMICRON
Focal Length (35mm equiv): 33–100mm (3x optical zoom)
Actual Focal Length: 7–21mm
Max Aperture: f/2.0 (wide) – f/2.5 (tele)
Lens Construction: 9 groups / 10 elements
Aperture Range: f/2.0 – f/8
Aperture Blades: 7
Digital Zoom: 2x
Normal Focus Range: 30cm – ∞ (wide/tele)
Macro Focus: 6cm (wide), 20cm (tele) – 50cm |
| Focus & Exposure |
Focus Type: TTL contrast‑detect AF + passive AF sensor, Spot AF, AF/MF Switchable, Manual (focus ring)
Focus Modes: Auto, Macro, Manual, Focus Bracketing (3/5 frames)
Exposure Modes: Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual, Program Shift
Shutter Speed: 8 sec – 1/1000 sec
Exposure Compensation: ±2 EV (1/4 EV steps)
ISO Range: Auto, 100, 200, 400
Metering: Matrix, Center‑weighted, Spot
White Balance: Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom |
| Shooting Features |
Continuous Shooting: Up to 4 fps (max 5 shots Fine, 7 Standard)
Self‑Timer: 2 sec, 10 sec
RAW Support: No (TIFF uncompressed)
Face Detection: No
Orientation Sensor: No
GPS: No
Wi‑Fi: No |
| Flash |
Built‑in Flash: Yes (pop‑up)
Flash Modes: Auto, Auto Red‑Eye, On, Red‑Eye On, Slow Sync, Off
External Flash: Yes (Hot Shoe)
Flash Range: Approx. 3.5m (ISO Auto) |
| Display |
Screen Type: 2.5" TFT LCD
Resolution: 200,000 dots
Coverage: ~98% field of view
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF): No
Optical Viewfinder: Yes (Real‑image optical)
Live View: Yes |
| Video |
Video Format: QuickTime Motion JPEG
Max Resolution: 320 × 240 (10 fps, max 160 sec with 32MB card)
Microphone: Mono
Speaker: Mono
Dedicated Video Button: No |
| Storage |
Internal Memory: 32 MB
Card Slot: SD, MMC
File Format: JPEG, TIFF, QuickTime Motion JPEG
Direct Print: PictBridge, DPOF |
| Connectivity |
USB: USB 1.0
AV Output: Composite (NTSC/PAL)
HDMI: No
Remote Control: Wired (optional) |
| Power |
Battery: DMW‑BCF10 Li‑ion rechargeable (3.6V, 1400mAh)
Battery Life (CIPA): Approx. 300 shots per charge
USB Charging: No
AC Adapter: Optional (DMW‑AC3) |
| Physical |
Dimensions (W×H×D): 128 × 82 × 63 mm (5.04 × 3.23 × 2.48 in)
Weight (body only): Approx. 380 g
Weight (w/ battery & card): Approx. 435 g
Colors: Black
Body Sealing: No (not weather‑sealed) |
