Panasonic DMC-LC5s

Price $799.99
Sensor 4-megapixel CCD
Image size 2,240 x 1,680
Lens Leica 33-100mm equivalent, f2.0-2.5
Focus Auto, manual, macro
Exposure Program, aperture-priority, shutter-priority, manual
Metering Multi-pattern, centre-weighted, spot
Monitor 2.5-inch TFT
AE Compensation +2EV to -2EV in 1/4EVincrements
Flash Auto, on, off, red-eye, slow synch, slow synch second curtain, flash compensation
Video output PAL/NTSC Composite, audio (mono)
Movie recording 320 x 240, with sound
Other features Manual focus ring with focus confirmation, focus bracketing
Image storage 32Mb SD card
Batteries Rechargeable Lithium-ion
AC adaptor Supplied (also acts as recharger)
Software Drivers, ArcSoft PhotoImpression (PC only)
Weight 360g (without battery or card)
Dimensions 127.5(w) x 82(h) x 63.4(d)mm
Transfer USB
OS N/A

Verdict The DMC-LC5 is refreshingly easy to handle and comes with an oversized 2.5-inch LCD. The picture quality is superb for its detail, saturation, contrast and tonal range. Its minor control layout and menu response time let it down, though

Features: 90
Images: 91
Build: 83
Value: 90
Final Score: 89