Panasonic DMC-LX3S 10.1MP Digital Camera with 2.5x Wide Angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Silver)
- Filed under: digital cameras
- Date: Jun 7,2009
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  Publisher : Panasonic Company : Panasonic |
Features
- 10.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality poster-size prints
- 2.5x wide-angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized zoom lens
- 3.0-inch high-resolution LCD screen; HD video capture
- Classic SLR-like manual operations include selectable AF spot/multi AF area, customization button, aperture, shutter, program and full manual modes
- Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
Product Description
Designed for easy, creative shooting, and high-performance in low-light conditions, the DMC-LX3 features a F2.0 24mm LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON lens, 10.1 megapixels and an ultra-sensitive 1/1.63-inch CCD developed specifically for this model. By combining a high-quality lens and sensor ready for a variety of shooting conditions with a wide-range of accessories and manual controls, the DMC-LX3 is ideal for professional photographers and serious amateurs looking for a compact digital camera that furthers their creative photography.
Customer reviews
I love my LX3 
by .. William W. Taylor (Cedar Rapids, IA USA)
Quick review. I have large hands and not-very-good close vision. This camera is perfect for me. Fits in my pocket. Excellent quality lens. Long battery life. Enough features to satisfy a curious photographer for months of use.
If you are thinking of spending in this range, or up to $700, this camera is a sure thing.
DMC-LX3GN-K Not a general point and shoot camera 
by .. Martin Tesar (Australia)
This Camera is for people who like to post process images to pefection.
As a point and shoot it’s worthless as most outdoor images are Underexposed. Great if you want a perfectly exposed highlights only!
Do not be fooled by the overly bright LCD display. Take Photos in store at your nearest shop, develop them and then decide *if* this camera is for you.
AWB with incandesent light is still a minor drama with the new 1.2 firmware.
Otherwise great low light performance compared to it’s compeditors hence the 3 stars.
What is this price? 
by .. A. SIXTO (Guatemala)
I want to buy this camera but at this price is a steal. I prefer buy the Leica d lux 4 with only a few bucks more. The price of the silver one is ok and I will buy the black when it has the same price. WHY we have to pay 200 more for the black one? It’s the same camera!!! WHY they force me to buy a camera color I don’t like?
I think that the costumers don’t have to suport this behavior.
I realy like the camera and I probably give it 5 stars when I can buy it.
Sorry my english, I’m a spanish speaker.
Perfect Companion by .. Wolfoxxx ()
If you are looking for a top non-DSLR, here is the answer you were waiting for. Watch the artificial light performance though.
Great go anywhere camera by .. Mark A. Santostefano (Glastonbury, CT)
I simply enjoy this fine camera. I purchased it because I wanted a high quality compact that I could take anywhere. I have a Nikon D200 and a Leica M2. The Lx3 gives me the best of both worlds. I shoot black and white with it quite a bit. The Dynamic Black and White is great in JPEG. We recently went to Puerto Rico and decided to only take this camera. The color photos were absolutely stunning, with great detail. The strength of this camera really is the lens– very sharp. I took some beautiful low light photos. The zoom range is limited, but I would rather have the sharp fast lens. I find when I do a crop the image remains very sharp, so that makes up for the limitation. The flash is not very powerful. but I don’t really use the flash much. I purchased the leather retro case made for the camera. I would suggest it. Makes a comfortable and steady hold. Yes the lens cap is annoying, but I simply make a habit of always putting it in my left front pocket. Over all, I’ve had my LX-3 four about 4 months now. I think this will become one of my favorite cameras ever, rivaling my Leica M2, which I love!
