Panasonic DMC-LX3 10.1MP Digital Camera with 24mm Wide Angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black) by Panasonic
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Digital camera reviews of Panasonic DMC-LX3 10.1MP Digital Camera with 24mm Wide Angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black)
Digital camera Review: A sweet camera
Summary: 5 Stars
I read a lot of reviews on this camera before buying. The reviews were right on. I have a Nikon D300 and needed a quality point and shoot. I have not been disappointed.Digital camera Review: Almost like a compact, digital version of a rangefinder...
Summary: 5 Stars
This camera is perfect.
Remember those days when photos were taken on film? And it was easy and intuitive to make adjustments? Now remember when digital came along and you lost that connection between you and the images?
This camera restores that connection without having to lug around a DSLR.
The LX3 is easily operated in aperture or shutter-priority modes, acting just like a film camera. It also offers a good Program mode where you can make your own sets of settings. Finally, there's a Manual mode for those who like to spend time on each shot.
The camera feels and handles like a well-constructed dream.
One feature I love: because the flash has to be manually revealed, the common behavior of flash being on by default is gone! And to be honest, with a good sensor and 2.0 aperture, you don't even need it in most situations!
Biggest downside is the size of the camera, especially when considering the protruding lens and lens cover.
If you're an amateur or pro photographer looking for a compact that offers you control and a connection to your images, this is the one to pick.
Digital camera Review: Amazing Camera!
Summary: 5 Stars
This camera was exactly what I needed it to be! Incredible picture quality, stunning HD videos, compact and portable, performs VERY well in low-light. The only thing that I wish this camera could improve on is the zoom capacity. At this point it can only zoom 2x and that is a bummer. But, it totally makes up for it in every other way! I would recommend this camera 100% to anyone looking for a portable camera that performs like an SLR.Digital camera Review: Amazing camera with great IQ and a fast, wide lens
Summary: 5 Stars
I was looking for a high quality compact camera to take on motorcycle trips and use as a walk-around camera for shooting landscapes, street scenes and nature shots. After doing extensive research, my short list contained the LX3, the G11 and the S90.
While the Canons are good cameras, I went with the LX3 mainly due to the incredible images this fine machine produces. It has a magnificent, wide and fast lens that allows indoor and low-light shooting without flash. Build quality is superb, this is a very solid camera that has a real retro look and feel. While it can be used as a high quality p&s, it also has tremendous manual capabilities. This is a camera you can grow with, a camera that will enhance your skills as a photographer, a camera that is a keeper.
The LX3 is not quite jeans pocketable due to its wonderful lens, but it slips easily into a jacket pocket or the pocket of cargo shorts. Having grown up on 35mm SLRs, I have no problem with the lens cap. It also has a very bright and clear screen, which is a pleasure to compose shots with, even in sunlight.
For those waivering on the LX3 due to its small zoom range, I have not found this to be a problem. Either walk closer to your subject (always a good idea) or reduce the megapixel size and you then have 4.5 X optical zoom to work with.
I highly recommend this amazing camera - it is in a class by itself.
Digital camera Review: Amazing little camera
Summary: 4 Stars
Had this camera for 2 days now and I'm amazed by it's set of manual exposure. I was deciding between the LX3 or Canon G10, but the wide lens on the LX3 really got my attention. Although this is not a DSLR, I expected less noise on high iso shots. Better than it's competitors though, including the G10