Datasheet
Camera Effective
Pixels
7.5 Megapixels
Image Sensor
4/3-type (17.3 x 13.0 mm), 7.9 Mega
Total Pixel Live MOS sensor,
Primary Color Filter
Max. 1.5x (Live View only. Not effective
with full pixel recording. Magnification
ratio depends on the recording pixels.)
Mount
Four Thirds mount
AF Assist Lamp
YES
ISO Sensitivity
Auto/100/200/400/800/1600
White Balance
White Balance
Adjustment
Auto/Daylight/Cloudy/Shade/
Halogen/Flash/White Set 1&2/
Color temperature setting (2500 to
10000 K in 31steps)
Blue/Amber Bias,
Magenta/Green Bias
Exposure
Program AE/Aperture Priority AE/
Shutter Priority AE/Manual
Recording Media
SD Memory Card/
SDHC Memory Card/
MultiMediaCard
Interface
Digital: USB 2.0 (High Speed);
Analog Video: NTSC/PAL Composite
(switched by menu)
Power Souces
(Included)
Li-ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 1500mAh),
Battery Charger/AC Adapter
(Input: 110-240 V AC)
Standard
Accessories
Battery Charger/AC adapter,
Battery Pack, Eyepiece Cap,
Body Cap, Video Cable, USB Cable,
AC Cable, DC Cable, Strap,
CD-ROM (LUMIX Simple Viewer,
PhotofunStudio-viewer-,
SILKYPIX Developer Studio,
USB Driver)
Battery Life
450 images (CIPA** standard with
Leica D Elmarit12-50mm/
F2.8-3.5 ASPH))
Film Mode
Color: Standard/Dynamic/Nature/
Smooth Color;
Black and White: Standard/
Dynamic/Smooth Color
Hot Shoe
TTL Auto
with FL360/FL500 (optional)
Viewfinder
Optical Viewfinder
(Eye-level Porro Mirror), Approx.
95% coverage;
Magnification: approx. 0.93x;
Detachable Eyepiece Shutter
LCD Monitor
2.5" Low temperature
Polycrystalline TFT LCD
(207k pixels), Approx.
100% coverage in Live View mode
Shutter Speed
1/4000 - 60 sec and bulb
(up to approx. 8 minutes)
Recording File
Format
JPEG(DCF/Exif 2.21 compliant),
DPOF compatible, RAW
Dimensions
(approx.)(W x H x D)
145.8 x 86.9 x 80 mm
Recording Pixels
(Still Images)
[4:3] 3136 x 2352, 2560 x 1920,
2048 x 1536;[3:2] 3136 x 2080,
2560 x 1712, 2048 x 1360;
[16:9] 3136 x 1760, 1920 x 1080
Digital Zoom
Extra Optical Zoom
0 - 20 EV with optical viewfinder;
0 - 16 EV with Live View mode
(with F2.0 lens, ISO 100)
Metering Range
Type: TTL Phase Difference
Detection System;
Modes: AFS/AFC/MF
Focus
2x, 4x (Live View only)
AE Bracket
Light Metering
System
±1/3 EV - 1 EV step, 3 or 5 frames
Color Space
sRGB, Adobe RGB
Direct Print
PictBridge
Mount
Four Thirds mount
Aperture Type
7 diaphragm blades/iris diaphragm
Aperture Range
F2.8 (W) - F3.5 (T)
Filter Size
72 mm
Max.Diameter
Ø78.1
Overall Length
102.8 mm
Weight
490 g
Standard
Accessories
Lens Cap, Lens Hood,
Lens Rear Cap, Lens Storage Bag
Minimum Aperture
F22
Weight (approx.)
530 g (camera body only)
Burst Shooting
Mode
3 or 2 fps; Max. 6 images
(when there are RAW file),
Unlimited* Consecutive Shooting
(when there are no RAW file)
TTL Full Aperture Light Metering by
49-Zone Multi-pattern Sensing
system (optical viewfinder )
256-Zone Multi-pattern Sensing
system (Live View mode)
Built-in Flash
Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction,
Forced On/Red-eye Reduction,
Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye
Reduction, Forced On/Off;
Flash Output Adjustment: -2 - +2 EV
in 1/3 EV steps
Dust Reduction
System
Supersonic Web Filter
Closest Focusing
Distance
0.29 m at all focal lengths
Diagonal Angle
of View
75º (W) - 24º (T)
Exposure
Compensation
1/3 EV step, -2 - +2 EV
LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT
9 elements in 8 groups
(3 aspherical lenses)
4x
[4:3] 6.2x, [3:2] 5.6x, [16:9] 5.5x
(any resolution except the maximum
for the selected aspect ratio)
4x (Max. 24.8x combined
with Extra Optical Zoom)
f=6.3 - 25.2 mm (35 mm equiv.:
28 - 112 mm in 16:9 aspect mode)
Normal: 50 cm (W)/100 cm (T) -
∞
,
Macro: 5 cm (W)/30 cm (T) -
∞
Yes (Mode1/Mode2)
-
±1/3 EV - 1 EV step, 3 frames
ISO Auto: 0.6 - 4.9 m (W)/
0.3 - 2.2 m (T)
13MB
187 g (camera body only)
Battery Charger, Battery Pack,
Battery Carrying Case, Lens Cap,
Lens Cap Strap, AV Cable, AC Cable,
USB Cable, Strap,
CD-ROM (LUMIX Simple Viewer,
PhotofunStudio-viewer-,
ArcSoft PhotoImpression,
ArcSoft PanoramaMaker,
SILKYPIX Developer Studio,
Adobe Reader, QuickTime,
USB Driver)
Yes/Yes
DC Input, AV Output (NTSC/PAL), USB
PictBridge
300 images (CIPA**)
-
Wide: F2.8 - F8.0, Tele: F4.9 - F8.0
RAW/Fine/Standard
Auto: 1/4 - 1/2000 sec, P: 1 - 1/2000 sec,
A/S: 8 - 1/2000 sec, M: 60 - 1/2000 sec
Intelligent Multiple/
Center Weighted/Spot
1/3 EV step, -2 - +2 EV
Contrast/Sharpness/Saturation/
Noise Reduction
[16:9] 1280 x 720 (15 fps)/
848 x 480, [4:3] 640 x 480/
320 x 240 pixels; 30 or 10 fps
Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction,
Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction,
Forced On/Off;
Flash Output Adjustment:
-2 - +2 EV in 1/3 EV steps
2 or 1 fps, Max. 5 (Standard)/
3 (Fine) images
-
105.7 x 55.8 x 26.3 mm
2.8" Wide Polycrystalline TFT LCD
(207k pixels), Approx.
100% coverage
Built-in Memory/SD Memory Card/
SDHC Memory Card/
MultiMediaCard
Li-ion Battery Pack (3.7V, 1150mAh),
AC Adapter (optional)
Yes
[16:9] 4224 x 2376, 3840 x 2160,
3072 x 1728, 1920 x 1080;
[3:2] 3568 x 2376, 3248 x 2160,
2560 x 1712, 2048 x 1360;
[4:3] 3168 x 2376, 2880 x 2160,
2304 x 1728, 2048 x 1536,
1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960
Still Images: JPEG (DCF/Exif2.2
compliant), RAW, DPOF compatible;
Images w/ Audio: JPEG (DCF/Exif2.2
compliant) + QuickTime;
Motion Images:
QuickTime Motion JPEG
Yes (in Auto mode)
10.2 Megapixels
1/1.65" (16:9), 10.4 Mega Total Pixel
CCD, Primary Color Filter
Auto/I.ISO/100/200/400/800/1600
(High Sensitivity mode: 3200)
Auto/Program AE/
Aperture Priority AE/
Shutter Priority AE/Manual
Auto/P/A/S/M/SCN (Portrait/
Soft Skin/Scenery/Sports/
Night Portrait/Night Scenery/
Self-Portrait/Food/Party/
Candle Light/Fireworks/Starry Sky/
Beach/Aerial Photo/Snow/
High Sensitivity/Baby1&2)/
Motion Image/Playback/Print
Auto/Daylight/Cloudy/Shade/
Halogen/Flash/White Set 1&2;
2-Axis Adjustable in ±9 steps
AF/Macro/MF switchable,
Continuous AF On/Off
1 & 9 point, 1 &3 point high-speed,
Spot
Yes
LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT
10 elements in 12 groups
(3 aspherical lenses)
10x
12.5x (except for the maximum
image size for each aspect ratio)
4x (Max. 50x combined
with Extra Optical Zoom)
f=5.2 - 52 mm
(35 mm equiv.: 35 - 350 mm)
Normal: 40 cm (W)/200 cm (T) -
∞
,
Macro/Simple: 5 cm (W)/100 cm (T) -
∞
Yes (Mode1/Mode2)
-
±1/3 EV - 1 EV step, 3 frames
ISO Auto: 0.3 - 3.7 m (W)/
1.0 - 2.4 m (T)
13.4MB
234 g (camera body only)
Battery Charger, Battery Pack,
Lens Cap, AV Cable, AC Cable,
USB Cable, Strap,
CD-ROM (LUMIX Viewer,
PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-,
ArcSoft PhotoBase,
ArcSoft PhotoImpression,
ArcSoft Panorama Maker,
USB Driver)
Yes/Yes
DC Input, AV Output (NTSC/PAL), USB
PictBridge
250 images (CIPA**)
-
2 steps: F2.8/F5.0 (W), F4.2/F7.1 (T)
Fine/Standard
8 - 1/2000 sec
(Starry Sky mode: 15/30/60 sec)
Intelligent Multiple/
Center Weighted/Spot
1/3 EV step, -2 - +2 EV
Natural/Standard/Vivid
[4:3] 640 x 480/320 x 240,
[16:9] 848 x 480 pixels; 30 or 10 fps
Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction,
Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction,
Forced On/Off
3 or 2 fps, Max. 5 (Standard)/
3 (Fine) images
-
112 x 58.1 x 40.2 mm
2.5" Polycrystalline TFT LCD Display
(207k pixels), Approx.
100% coverage
Built-in Memory/
SD Memory Card/
MultiMediaCard
Li-ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 1000mAh),
AC Adapter (optional)
Yes
[4:3] 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536,
1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480;
[3:2] 2560 x 1712, 2048 x 1360;
[16:9] 2560 x 1440, 1920 x 1080
Still Images: JPEG (DCF/Exif2.2
compliant), DPOF compatible;
Images w/ Audio: JPEG (DCF/Exif2.2
compliant) + QuickTime;
Motion Images:
QuickTime Motion JPEG
Yes (in Simple mode)
5.0 Megapixels
1/2.5", 6.37 Mega Total Pixel CCD,
Primary Color Filter
Auto/80/100/200/400/800
(High Sensitivity mode: 800 - 1600)
Program AE
Simple/Normal/Macro/SCN 1&2
(Portrait/Soft Skin/Scenery/Sports/
Night Portrait/Night Scenery/Food/
Party/Candle Light/Fireworks/
Starry Sky/Snow/Baby1&2/
High Sensitivity/Self-Portrait/
Underwater/Beach/Aerial Photo)/
Motion Image/Playback
Auto/Daylight/Cloudy/Halogen/
White Set; Adjustable in ±10 steps
(except Auto)
Auto Focus System,
Normal/Macro (dial),
Continuous AF On/Off
1 & 9 point, 1 & 3 point high-speed,
Spot
Yes
LUMIX DC VARIO
8 elements in 7 groups
(2 aspherical lenses)
6x
8.3x (except for the maximum
image size for each aspect ratio)
4x (Max. 33x combined
with Extra Optical Zoom)
f=6.1 - 36.6 mm
(35 mm equiv.: 37 - 222 mm)
Normal: 50 cm (W)/120 cm (T) -
∞
,
Macro/Simple: 5 cm (W)/50 cm (T) -
∞
Yes (Mode1/Mode2)
-
±1/3 EV - 1 EV step, 3 frames
ISO Auto: 0.3 - 4.2 m (W)/
0.5 - 2.6 m (T)
14MB
186 g (camera body only)
Two AA Oxyride Batteries, AV Cable,
USB Cable, Strap,
CD-ROM (LUMIX Simple Viewer,
ArcSoft PhotoBase,
ArcSoft PhotoImpression,
USB Driver)
Yes/No
DC Input, AV Output (NTSC/PAL), USB
PictBridge
235 images (CIPA**)
-
2 steps: F2.8/F5.6 (W), F4.5/F9.0 (T)
Fine/Standard
8 - 1/2000 sec
(Starry Sky mode: 15/30/60 sec)
Intelligent Multiple
1/3 EV step, -2 - +2 EV
Natural/Standard/Vivid
[4:3] 640 x 480
(SD Memory Card only)/
320 x 240 pixels; 30 or 10 fps
Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction,
Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction,
Forced On/Off
3 or 2 fps, Max. 8 (Standard)/
6 (Fine) images
-
100 x 62 x 45 mm
2.5" Polycrystalline TFT LCD Display
(85k pixels), Approx.
100% coverage
Built-in Memory/
SD Memory Card/
MultiMediaCard
Two AA or LR6 Batteries,
AC Adapter (optional)
Yes
[4:3] 2816 x 2112, 2048 x 1536,
1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480;
[3:2] 2816 x 1880, 2048 x 1360;
[16:9] 2816 x 1584, 1920 x 1080
Still Images: JPEG (DCF/Exif2.2
compliant), DPOF compatible;
Images w/ Audio: JPEG (DCF/Exif2.2
compliant) + QuickTime;
Motion Images:
QuickTime Motion JPEG
Yes (in Simple mode)
6.0 Megapixels
1/2.5", 6.37 Mega Total Pixel CCD,
Primary Color Filter
Auto/80/100/200/400
(High Sensitivity mode: 800 - 1600)
Program AE
Simple/Normal/Economy/Macro/
SCN1&2 (Portrait/Soft Skin/
Scenery/Sports/Night Portrait/
Night Scenery/Food/Party/
Candle Light/Fireworks/Starry Sky/
Snow/Baby1&2/High Sensitivity)/
Motion Image/Playback
Auto/Daylight/Cloudy/Halogen/
White Set; Adjustable in ±10 steps
(except Auto)
Auto Focus System,
Normal/Macro (dial)
1 & 5 point, 1 & 3 point high-speed,
Spot
Yes
LUMIX DC VARIO
8 elements in 7 groups
(2 aspherical lenses)
6x
7.5x (except for the maximum
image size for each aspect ratio)
4x (Max. 30x combined
with Extra Optical Zoom)
f=6.1 - 36.6 mm
(35 mm equiv.: 37 - 222 mm)
Normal: 50 cm (W)/120 cm (T) -
∞
,
Macro/Simple: 5 cm (W)/50 cm (T) -
∞
Yes (Mode1/Mode2)
-
±1/3 EV - 1 EV step, 3 frames
ISO Auto: 0.3 - 4.2 m (W)/
0.5 - 2.6 m (T)
14MB
186 g (camera body only)
Two AA Oxyride Batteries,
Video Cable, USB Cable, Strap,
CD-ROM (LUMIX Simple Viewer,
ArcSoft PhotoBase,
ArcSoft PhotoImpression,
USB Driver)
No/No
DC Input, Video Output (NTSC/PAL), USB
PictBridge
250 images (CIPA**)
-
2 steps: F2.8/F5.6 (W), F4.5/F9.0 (T)
Fine/Standard
8 - 1/2000 sec
(Starry Sky mode: 15/30/60 sec)
Intelligent Multiple
1/3 EV step, -2 - +2 EV
Natural/Standard/Vivid
[4:3] 640 x 480
(SD Memory Card only)/
320 x 240 pixels; 30 or 10 fps
Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction,
Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction,
Forced On/Off
3 or 2 fps, Max. 5 (Standard)/
3 (Fine) images
-
100 x 62 x 45 mm
2.0" Polycrystalline TFT LCD Display
(85k pixels), Approx.
100% coverage
Built-in Memory/
SD Memory Card/
MultiMediaCard
Two AA or LR6 Batteries,
AC Adapter (optional)
Yes
[4:3] 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536,
1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480;
[3:2] 2560 x 1712, 2048 x 1360;
[16:9] 2560 x 1440, 1920 x 1080
Still Images: JPEG
(DCF/Exif2.2 compliant),
DPOF compatible;
Motion Images:
QuickTime Motion JPEG
Yes (in Simple mode)
5.0 Megapixels
1/2.5", 5.36 Mega Total Pixel CCD,
Primary Color Filter
Auto/80/100/200/400
(High Sensitivity mode: 800 - 1600)
Program AE
Simple/Normal/Economy/Macro/
SCN1&2 (Portrait/Soft Skin/
Scenery/Sports/Night Portrait/
Night Scenery/Food/Party/
Candle Light/Fireworks/Starry Sky/
Snow/Baby1&2/High Sensitivity)/
Motion Image/Playback
Auto/Daylight/Cloudy/Halogen/
White Set; Adjustable in ±10 steps
(except Auto)
Auto Focus System,
Normal/Macro (dial)
1 & 5 point, 1 & 3 point high-speed,
Spot
Yes
LUMIX DC VARIO
7 elements in 6 groups
(3 aspherical lenses)
3x
3.8x (except for the maximum
image size for each aspect ratio)
4x (Max. 15x combined
with Extra Optical Zoom)
f=5.8 - 17.4 mm
(35 mm equiv.: 35 - 105 mm)
Normal: 50 cm -
∞
,
Macro/Simple: 5 cm (W)/30 cm (T) -
∞
Yes (Mode1/Mode2)
-
±1/3 EV - 1 EV step, 3 frames
ISO Auto: 0.3 - 3.7 m (W)/
0.3 - 2.1 m (T)
14MB
138 g (camera body only)
Two AA Oxyride Batteries,
Video Cable, USB Cable, Strap,
CD-ROM (LUMIX Simple Viewer,
ArcSoft PhotoBase,
ArcSoft PhotoImpression,
USB Driver)
No/No
DC Input, Video Output (NTSC/PAL), USB
PictBridge
250 images (CIPA**)
-
2 steps: F2.8/F5.6 (W), F5.0/F10 (T)
Fine/Standard
8 - 1/2000 sec
(Starry Sky mode: 15/30/60 sec)
Intelligent Multiple
1/3 EV step, -2 - +2 EV
Natural/Standard/Vivid
[4:3] 320 x 240 pixels; 30 or 10 fps
Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction,
Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction,
Forced On/Off
3 or 2 fps, Max. 5 (Standard)/
3 (Fine) images
-
110.5 x 53.5 x 30.9 mm
2.0" TFT LCD Display (86k pixels),
Approx. 100% coverage
Built-in Memory/
SD Memory Card/
MultiMediaCard
Two AA or LR6 Batteries,
AC Adapter (optional)
Yes
[4:3] 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536,
1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480;
[3:2] 2560 x 1712, 2048 x 1360;
[16:9] 2560 x 1440, 1920 x 1080
Still Images: JPEG
(DCF/Exif2.2 compliant),
DPOF compatible;
Motion Images:
QuickTime Motion JPEG
Yes (in Simple mode)
5.0 Megapixels
1/2.5", 5.36 Mega Total Pixel CCD,
Primary Color Filter
Auto/80/100/200/400
Program AE
Simple/Normal/Economy/Macro/
SCN1&2 (Portrait/Soft Skin/
Scenery/Sports/Night Portrait/
Night Scenery/Food/Party/
Candle Light/Fireworks/Starry Sky/
Snow/Baby1&2)/Motion Image/
Playback
Auto/Daylight/Cloudy/Halogen/
White Set; Adjustable in ±10 steps
(except Auto)
Auto Focus System,
Normal/Macro (dial)
1 & 5 point, 1 & 3 point high-speed,
Spot
-
LX2 TZ1 LZ5 LZ3 LS2 L1
Lens Construction
16 elements in 12groups
(2 aspherical lenses)
Focal Length
f=14 to 50 mm
(35 mm equiv.: 28 to 100 mm)
MEGA O.I.S.
YES
On/Off (selectable Mode1/2
with only DMC-L1)
LEICA D VARIO-ELMARIT
14-50mm/F2,8-F3.5 ASPH
15
seconds, switch between telephoto and wide-angle every 30 seconds, fire the flash every other shot. After each series of 10 shots, turn the camera off until the battery cools. Ambient conditions:
23ºC temperature and 50% humidity. The battery life differs depending on the condition of storage or use, and the environment. The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the
recording interval time. If the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures decreases.
*LUMIX Simple Viewer, PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-: Require Microsoft® Windows® 98SE/Me/2000/XP. ArcSoft® PhotoBase™, PhotoImpression™, Panorama Maker™: Require Microsoft®
Windows® 98/98SE/Me/2000/XP, or Apple® Mac OS® 9 or X (Classic mode). SILKYPIX® Developer Studio: Requires Microsoft® Windows® 98SE/Me/2000/XP (Recommending Windows®
2000/XP; Only a systems administrator with authority to install software on a Windows® XP/2000), or Apple® Mac OS® X v10.2 or newer (Version 10.3 or later is recommended). *Weight and
dimensions shown are approximate. *Design, functions, and specifications are subject to change without notice. *Some sample images are simulated. *Some accessories are not available in
some countries. *The use of recorded or printed materials that are protected by copyright for any purpose other than personal enjoyment is prohibited, as it would infringe upon the rights of the
copyright holder. *Leica is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH. *Elmarit is registered trademark of Leica Camera AG. *LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT, LEICA D VARIO-ELMARIT
lenses are manufactured using measurement instruments and quality assurance systems that have been certified by Leica Camera AG based on the company’s quality standards. *Microsoft®
and Windows® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. *Adobe® Reader™ are trademarks of Adobe Systems
Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. *Apple® and Mac OS® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. in the United States and/or other
countries. *QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., used under license.*Other names of systems and products mentioned in this
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