Lumix LX5: My New Travel Buddy
Posted in RANDOM on February 21, 2012
One of my Christmas wish was to get a new camera. I even mentioned before in my Angkor Wat post how I wanted to have a DSLR or a better point and shoot camera. However, I always delayed buying a camera. I guess it was a combination of “kakuripotan” and being indecisive, hehe. That’s why it took me this long to buy a new camera! I think my dad noticed how makulit I was in Facebook that he decided to sponsor some of my camera expenses, hehe. Thank you po dad! ^___^
I finally narrowed down my choices to two cameras, Canon S95 and Lumix LX5. Up to the actual date of my purchase, I was still confused! Canon S95 was cheaper and smaller but the review for Lumix LX5 was also good and I just fell in love with how the white Lumix LX5 looks. I think fate intervened because when we arrived at Jeptall’s shop,the only remaining Canon S95 was already reserved. Hindi na talaga ako pinag-isip at Lumix na talaga pinabili sa akin. 
Sample Pictures
I just got the camera at that time so I still didn’t know that I can switch to a less wider lens, hehe.
High Dynamic mode. I tweaked the contrast a bit but the picture was really that colorful.
Dynamic Black & White Mode. I sharpened the picture but I still liked how it turned out even without post processing.
Miniature Effect. This was taken Inside Metropolitan Theatre. I will try to blog about our Postal heritage Tour after I get back from Bohol.
What I love about the camera:
- I love how the white camera looks very nice and neat.
- You can switch to wide angle lens for wide shots plus there are also other sizes you can choose from. The lens is also Leica.
- It has settings to adjust aperture, exposure, shutter plus scene modes and color modes.
- You can adjust settings when taking a video.
- You can save the file in RAW format to edit in Lightroom later.
- The picture output is definitely much better than my old Sony Cybershot cam, hehe.
What I don’t love about the camera:
- It is a bit bigger than the usual digicams. I had a hard time finding a camera case for it.
- You will need to remove and put back the lens cap on if you don’t have an auto lens cap.
- Some pictures turned out a bit soft. (But I think it is just me as a beginner. Besides, you can still sharpen it in Photoshop.)
Currently, I am still learning its controls and I try to practice when I can so that I can maximize the camera’s potential. Honestly, I still don’t know how to take a good night shot though, hehe. Overall, I can say that Lumix LX5 is a worthy investment. I am looking forward to more travels and memories with my new travel buddy! ^___^
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* If you are interested to buy this camera or other gadgets, you can visit:
Jep’s House of Gadgets
09228537825
Robinsons Pioneer 1st floor – near Chowking and ATM
I got the camera for 16,500 pesos but prices may vary so try to text the number first or visit the multiply site.
hey karla congrats naman sa bagung camera. ako hanggang ordinary point and shoot parin ako. sana bumili rin para saken. hehe.
Salamat po Sir Ed!
Naku, akala ko nga po DSLR cam nyo! Ang galing. Parang hindi po ordinary point and shoot ang pics. 
Hehe baka po balang araw may mag sponsor din po sa inyo. 
Karla recently posted..Lumix LX5: My New Travel Buddy
In fairness, ang ganda ng quality ng pictures. Parang kuha ng isang DSLR. I think magandang series ang Lumix. Also got a Lumix underwater camera and I love it!
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Yup, iba nga ang effect ng Lumix pics especially nung kinompare ko sa dati kong cam.
Yung underwater cam ba yung TS3? 
Yun din sanang model ng Lumiz ang bibilhin ko e.
congrats ! i’ve been meaning to buy dslr too but i ended up with digicam again. hehe! kuripot din.
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Hehe okay lang yun. There are digicams nowadays na advanced functions na tsaka ang ganda kasi portable talaga siya lalo na pag nagtatravel, hehe.
nice, good choice yan.
i love the wide angle feature. =)
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Yup, gusto ko din ang wide angle feature niya.
Dati kailangan ko pa magbacking para mafit lahat sa isang frame, hehe.
i wish i can also buy a dslr or at the very least, a new P&S digital camera. my olympus SP-500 is almost 6 years now and it really needs to be replaced soon
Don’t worry batangala.
Maybe the right camera for you is still in the works. 
Your new camera looks neat! I am thinking about getting a new one soon too.
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Thanks Bee!
If ever you are looking for an advanced point and shoot, Lumix is a good choice. 
I think, as I look at the pictures, it has a good resolution. Someone offered me to buy this camera last time at P6,500. I failed to check it personally.:-).
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Wow, for only 6,500, that is very cheap.
Sayang naman po pero baka may mas magandang offer para sa inyo. 
ewan ko lang Karla kung they have of the same model.:-).
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Sana they have the same model po. It seems affordable.
enjoy your new cam! would love to see more of your photos..
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wow ang mura ah!
nakabili ka na ng case? may binebenta ako brand new na snapr20, saktong sakto sa lx5 mo
Yup, medyo malaki ang difference as compared sa DSLR kaya eto ang binili ko, hehe. Naku sayang naman. Kakabili ko lang ng camera case sa Bohol.
congratulations on your new travel buddy, Karla! cool effects and nice pictures..
we’re looking forward to your Postal Heritage and Bohol Tour posts.. Have a safe trip! ^_^
Thanks MarLie’s Travels!
Medyo tinatamad pa ako ngayon, hehe. Dami pang backlogs.
nice pictures! does it have hd video? i might sell my dslr for this. mas mura pa
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Hi Vin!
Sorry for the very late post. Yes, I believe it offers hd video. 
Congrats on the new cam! Personally, I’ve been eyeing a new cam too but I want an ILC. Gotten used to a DSLR na kasi (plus I love the picture quality) but I want it compact like a point and shoot. =)
Thanks Tin!
Yup, ILC is a good option especially since you are used to handling DSLRs. 
hi, Karla!
You chose the best point and shoot camera there is. I have the LX-3 and is very contented with it. Obvious bang bias ako hehe…
Thanks for visiting me all the time! Will backread your posts…
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Hi Foodiesoul!
Hehe it’s okay. I love the Lumix line of cameras as well. Even my sister sometimes points out how my pictures are colorful considering that she owns a DSLR.
Thank you also for visiting my blog. Take care! ^__^
Congrats to your new travel buddy!
Mine’s a Canon EOS 1100D because sanay na ako sa DSLR eh, but you had a great choice. LX5 is a powerful compact camera. And oh, LX5 is one of the best cameras for low-light photography. Just adjust your ISO (preferably high), aperture at least f/8 and exposure of at least 1″ to allow the entry of light.
Thanks for the advice Renz!
I’m such a noob when it comes to manual settings so sometimes I just use Auto Happy Mode, hehe. Take care! Would also love to try a Canon DSLR too someday. 