Note: The current Panasonic LX5 price and cost trend / history was last updated on Friday, September 16, 2011.
The price of most digital cameras trend downwards over time, and the same should occur in the case of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 compact prosumer digital camera.
I’m not planning for any scheduled updates, but do check back here from time to time for the best and latest prices and availability information on the Lumix DMC-LX5 and accessories.
The LX5 comes in two colors — black and white.
Click on the links to access in-stock and availability information.
| Price capture date | Panasonic LX5 – Black | Panasonic LX5 – White |
|---|---|---|
| Click for the latest price, in-stock availability status, user reviews | Link | Link |
| Friday, September 16, 2011 | $388.83 | $399.95 |
| Thursday, November 25, 2010 | $418.13 | $406.96 |
Typical accessories for the LX5
Panasonic DMW-BCJ13 (DMW-BCJ13PP) Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery: $49.95. Get a second, backup battery for your LX5. This way, you can be sure your camera continues to have a power source during extended shooting sessions.
For storage, the LX5 uses SD, SDHC or the latest SDXC cards.
Refer to Rob Galbraith’s SD / SDHC card write speed tests (done on a Nikon D90) to get an idea on the relative write and read speeds of different brands of cards. At the time of writing (Nov 25, 2010), the SanDisk Extreme III SDHC cards occupy the top two spots.
To ensure smooth recording of video and high resolution images, go for Class 6 or faster cards.
While waiting for your LX5 to arrive, download and read the Panasonic LX5 Manual to familiarize yourself with the camera’s features and capabilities. Some general pointers in Photography Tips might be of additional help.
Good luck shopping for your Panasonic LX5!