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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 Digital Camera - Silver

Price Range: $400 to $516

asia.cnet.com Professional Review.

Hands-on with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3

by John Chan

Comments:
With a slew of new features, Panasonic's latest compact meant for enthusiasts looks like it's in a good position to take on the Canon G9.

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cameras.co.uk Professional Review.

Panasonic DMC LX3

by Online Shopper

Comments:
The Panasonic DMC LX3 is one of the most advanced compact digital cameras available. My review walks you through all the key features and analyses the quality of the pictures the camera produces. There are also shutter lag times and price comparisons.

Review Verdict: Panasonic have put together an impressive mix of picture quality and features. I also like the design and build quality of the DMC LX3. This is a serious digital camera and is well worth close inspection.

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trustedreviews.com Professional Review.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 Review - Digital Camera Reviews

by Cliff Smith

Comments:
A Leica in all but name, is the LX3 the perfect photographer's compact camera-

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goodgearguide.com.au Professional Review.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3

by Andrew Kliem

Comments:

Review Verdict: Panasonic's Lumix DMC-LX3 is an impressive high-end compact camera with a wide-angle 24mm lens and a host of manual features.

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QuickTake:

Pros: Good colour balance, low chromatic aberration, tonnes of features, wide-angle lens

Cons: Some oversharpening, expensive

digitaltrends.com Professional Review.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3

by Online Shopper

Comments:
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 mega pixels and an ultra-sensitive...

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infosyncworld.com Professional Review.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 review

by Mike Perlman

Comments:
Is this a vintage SLR, or a power-packed piece of digital imaging weaponry? Check out our comprehensive Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 review.

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QuickTake:

Pros: Beautiful image quality, especially in low light. Seemingly endless features. Classic styling.

Cons: Sub-par video quality. Auto mode is unpredictable.

alaTest.com Professional Review.

Review summary of Panasonic DMC-LX3

by alaTest

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alaTest has collected and analysed 188 reviews of Panasonic DMC-LX3 from international magazines and websites.

Review Verdict: Experts rate this product 82/100 and users 87/100. Comparing these reviews to 401076 other Digital Compact Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 99/100 = Excellent.

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imaging-resource.com Professional Review.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 Digital Camera - First Shots - The Imaging Resource!

by Online Shopper

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The Panasonic Lumix LX3 has a sensor resolution of 10.1 effective megapixels from a newly developed 1/1.63" RGB CCD image sensor, which is said to offer 40% higher sensitivity along with a 35% increase in saturation, as compared to the company's other ten

Review Verdict: ISO sensitivity ordinarily ranges from 100 to 3200, with the ability to extend this as far as ISO 6400 equivalent in High Sensitivity Auto mode. Shutter speeds from 1/2000 to 60 seconds are possible, controlled automatically. The Panasonic DMC-LX3 uses In

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QuickTake:

Pros: Classic, attractive design is also very functional f/2.0 lens with optical image stabilization is great for available light 24mm wide angle equivalent captures the whole room Hotshoe lets you use an external flash (off camera, too) Multiple aspect ratios

Cons: 60mm telephoto is well short of the more common 105mm equivalent Menu system is low res and quirky No zoom in Movie mode Slide show mode crops images Closest macro image is only sharp at the very center ISO 800, 1,600, and 3,200 have yellow and purple col

dpreview.com Professional Review.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3

by Online Shopper

Comments:
Panasonic's LX series has always been home to the company's most ambitious compacts, offering a range of photographer-friendly features in a small, stylish and solid body festooned with external controls. It's been two years since the launch of the LX2 an

Review Verdict: The LX3 is an example of a species so endangered that the we were beginning to worry it had become extinct - a compact camera that photographers can get excited about.

QuickTake:

Pros: Good image quality at low ISO settings, Exceptionally bright F2.0-2.8 lens, 24mm wide angle, Decent high ISO performance (up to ISO 1600), Unique choice of aspect ratios at a consistent angle-of-view, Comprehensive photographic control, High quality const

Cons: 60mm telephoto will be restricting for some, Noise reduction can impact on low-contrast detail, Underpowered flash, Auto flash keen on using 1/30th second shutter speed (but keeps ISO down), Dissappointing white balance performance (though has a fine-tune

digitalcamerainfo.com Professional Review.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3

by Tim Barribeau

Comments:
The Lumix DMC-LX3 is Panasonic's newest high-end point-and-shoot camera. Designed for use by photo enthusiasts and professionals, it boasts a distinctive retro style, the option to use an external viewfinder and external flash, and extensive manual contro

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QuickTake:

Pros: - Retro aesthetic and solid construction - Good color, manual noise and video capture scores - High level of customizability - Large amount of control - Ability to accept external flash and viewfinder

Cons: - Poor resolution, auto noise, white balance, low light and dynamic range scores - Small buttons - Poorly designed menu system - High price