Why Lumix LX-5 is expensive than LX-7?
506844
The LX5 is no longer being produced. It has been replaced by a newer model, the LX7. The LX5 prices were reduced (sometimes as low as $200) for a while the retailers needed to move them out of their inventories to make way for the newer LX7. Now that that has happened, new in the box LX5 cameras are now scarcer. I believe that is what you may be observing.
506845
Very good question. This is one of the mysteries of life. Buy the LX-7. It's a great little camera.
614868
ePHOTOzine.com just published their full review of the K-5. Looks as if real-world performance matches the expectations raised by DXO. And the rest of the camera performs at that level. Hoya has succeeded in bringing Pentax along very nicely - this model competes very well indeed in the $1,000 to $2,000 price range. Canon and Nikon will have to work harder now and that competition is good for all of us.
1919744
I wish I could help you. I tried the Lumix briefly and decided that it was not what I wanted and returned it and bought the Nikon 7100. It was more expensive. My old Panasonic Lumix was awesome! I dropped it into a pail of water ugh. Hope someone can help you with the lens issue. Durys is pretty up on the operation of the cameras they sell if you go to a large outlet.
1332687
It's a little expensive for that actually. Cool camera but not economical. Good luck.
953428
Rx100 has a bigger sensor, so the quality of the image is much better. The price between bouth cameras reflect that difference. It is been said that the menus and shooting experience of the sony is so so. I had the lx7 and the menu and the controls are very intuitives. If the picture quality is your preference in a pocket camera, the Ricoh Gr is the best chooise (more expensive too: it has an Aspc sensor, like your D7000) but is has a focal fixed lens (28mm) instead of a zoom. All these cameras shoot in raw, have manual exposition and other dslr functions.
1964185
It is much slower than using a DSLR. I have a K-5 and still occasionally use my K100D Super, and the X-5 has a considerable delay with respect to those. But for applications such as close-ups of wild flowers, landscapes, pictures of family, etc., it's a lot lighter both in terms of the camera body and you have just one lens, and the result is decent. And you don't have to worry about having a lot of high cost gear with you. So, like everything, there are trade-offs.
953430
If price is not a factor the choice is tougher. I understand the the RX 100 is a great little camera. I might have gone that way except that I was looking for value. For the money the Lumix was my first choice.
1477871
This is my second Lumix and I only used it for a short while and gave it to my granddaughter. I think I had the same thing happen and fixed the flash part by playing around on the menu settings. When I got my first Panasonic about 3 years ago it was highly rated for taking fast in low lighting. I drop my small cameras alot and that took it's toll. That's why I won't pay over $150 for a camera and besides they change technology so fast. But I was disappointed in this camera because the focus is off in some of the shots. So I read new reviews and bought a Canon Power Shot ELPH340 HS this time. I am happier with the Canon but did pay more. Lee
1380695
The new lens is smaller and lighter, performs just as well and is (or was) slightly less expensive. The downside is that is a tad slower at the long end --6.3 v. 5.6.
64515
Simple, the camera is new and the demand exceeds supply. However, the #1 reason is that somebody will pay $535 to get it.
48866
I do not know.I know it is still current.I purchased mine about a year ago.The camera for a compact camera does a super job.I like the fast f 2. Summicron lens.I got my D Lux 5 mainly for convenience.Not as primary camera.
107775
My understanding is the 55-300 DA L is sold as part of the kit only. The optical performance apparently is the same, but it is a lighter lens matched to the K-X. You have already mentioned the other differences. I have the same kit you do. You may also want to do a search on the Pentax User Forum. I have found many of my Pentax K-X questions are common ones that have been posed & answered before.
557616
I always find the lower the F rating on the lens the better. I needed the lens for taking pictures of building with a fixed lens and low F.So many lenses for the Lumix line are 3 or higher. I did shop around and found it cheaper than on A m a z o n.
440162
I agree completely. We have a G-9 and LX-2. I love the interface of the Canon but the images of the Leicasonic are often a little cleaner. The G-10 is not as good as the G-9 IMHO and the LX-3 is a smarter upgrade (they tried for improved images, not pixel count). The paid reviewers generally agree that the LX-3 is better, but things could change in the next iteration. Someone (Steve's?) said that they'd wished Canon had used a sensor like Panasonic did. That would be close to an ideal pocket camera for me.
1542147
I have both, and they both take excellent pictures. The d-Lux is an older camera ( I think ), and doesn't have the same resolution. Unless you're making large prints, you will not likely notice much difference. You're also paying about double for the Leica red dot as Leica produces the optics for boh cameras, and if I'm not mistaken Panasonic produces the electronics for both.
262287
Without a doubt the Panasonic is a better deal and camera for the money ,I have both the G12 and the LX5 and the Panasonic wins hands down in almost all aspects. Just My op of course.
48864
D-LUX 5 is still listed on the Leica website as a current model. I suggest that unless it is offered to you much cheaper than D-LUX 6, the later model offers useful improvements (faster lens for example) for very little additional cost.