Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 LIKE NEW!!!

The Panasonic LX5's grip is better shaped for a slightly better hold, with a rubber pad to improve traction.

The Panasonic LX5's Flash-open lever moves to the right to release the pop-up flash. The hot shoe is covered by a plastic protector, which wraps around to protect the accessory jack on the back of the LX5. The cover has a clever locking mechanism that only releases with a press on the ribbed button. Two microphone holes appear just upper left of the Mode dial. The Mode dial has the standard PASM positions for full creative control, plus an Intelligent Auto mode. Two custom modes are also on the dial for quickly switching to your favorite settings.

The Zoom ring surrounds the Panasonic LX5's Shutter button, and the Movie Record button is just to the right, a fairly natural position for starting and stopping movies. A straightforward power switch is just behind that.

Jutting out left and right are two strap loops. When it comes to movie recording, these are preferable to cameras that use D-rings. The small size of the loops does limit the type of straps you can use, but one very slim strap is included with the Panasonic LX5.

With a 3.0-inch diagonal and 460,000-dot resolution, the Panasonic LX5's 3:2 aspect ratio LCD panel is similar to that of the LX3, but it can now display a wider color gamut, and also includes an anti-reflective coating. On the rear panel, an easier-to-use jog dial replaces the LX3's joystick, and a more practical Playback button replaces the Record / Playback mode slider. A standard four-way control cluster serves to navigate menus and inside zoomed images, and the four outer buttons also serve as Focus, ISO, Function, and Self-timer buttons. Pressing the center button brings up the Menu. Pressing the Q.Menu button brings up the Quick Menu, with icons that line the top of the screen, that reveal a pulldown of options when they're highlighted.