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The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 is another of Panasonic's new crop of wide-angle digital cameras. With only 2.5x optical zoom, the DMC-LX3 is has the smallest zoom range of any Lumix wide-angle cameras. It seems that with the DMC-LX3 Panasonic's intention is to create a camera that does one thing really well, rather than many things decently. The CCD sensor is larger than most, but limited to 10.1 megapixels. This means that each individual pixel is larger, producing images one reviewer described as 40% more saturated than most digital images. The camera also offers a maximum aperture of f2.0 at 24mm.
MSRP $499.95
Release date September, 2008
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Features:
- 10.1 megapixel CCD sensor
- 2.5x optical zoom Leica lens
- Captures images in either JPG or RAW format
- Shoots HD video
- Several "film" modes to mimic popular types of photographic film
- Variety of scene modes
- Self-timer
- Hotshoe for additional lighting accessories
- Battery: proprietary rechargeable
- Dimensions: 2.34'' x 4.28'' x 1.06''
- Weight: 0.5 lbs
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MSRP $499.99
Released October, 2008
Pros
- includes advanced manual controls for the aspiring professional/hobbyist
- quality 3" LCD display with good resolution (461k dots)
- Optical stabilisation
Cons
- Slow continuous shooting (1.3 fps)
- doesn't take video in high definition (VGA & 30fps only)
- Noise Profile At High ISOs (above 400)
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
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MSRP $499.00
Released September, 2009
Pros
- optical image stabilization
- RAW format support
- large 2.8" tilt/swivel display with respectable resolution (461k dots)
Cons
- no HD video mode
- same form factor as previous cameras in the series - slightly heavy and large
- cost
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
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Canon PowerShot G11
MSRP $500.00
Released November, 2008
Pros
- features an easy to hold grip
- includes RAW format support
- great build quality
Cons
- expensive
- lacks image stabilization
- no zoom
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
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Ricoh GR Digital II
MSRP $999.99
Released March, 2008
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
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Sigma DP1
MSRP $379.99
Released September, 2009
Pros
- cool aesthetic - modern & retro aspects
- captures video in 720p high definition
- 3" OLED display
Cons
- OLED display has a limited resolution (480 x 360px - 172.8K dot)
- poor picture quality for the price
- mediocre zoom
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
vs.
Samsung WB1000
MSRP $699.95
Released March, 2009
Pros
- large sensor many times the size of a comparatively sized P&S
- RAW format support
- same image sensor found in bigger DSLRs, takes 3 'images', or colour layers for superior image quality
Cons
- expensive
- lens is fixed - cannot be swapped
- low resolution 2.5" screen
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
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Sigma DP2
MSRP $499.99
Released October, 2007
The Canon PowerShot G9 is a top of the line compact digital camera that takes professional quality 12.1 megapixel photos. Canon claims the camera is for advanced amateur photographers and has the ability to completely meet and exceed all their demands and needs. The Powershot G9 includes Canon's DIGIC 3 series image processor designed...
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Reviews
May 21, 2009
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Pros
- attractive professional aesthetic
- RAW format support
- high resolution 3.0" LCD screen (460k dot)
- optical image stabilization
- records video in 720p high definition (24 fps)
- utilizes easy to find, affordable and capacious SD/SDHC storage cards
Cons
- 2.5x optical zoom
- expensive for the majority of consumers
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March 28, 2009
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Pros
- Intelligent Auto mode
- f2.0 - Good low light performance
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DMC, LX, 3, DMCLX, LX3, DMCLX3
