Panasonic DMCLX3 Digital Camera – Black (10MP, 2.5x Optical Zoom) 3.0″ LCD produces outstanding results and offers exceptional low light performance thanks to its new electrical circuitry and high sensitivity CCD. With the combined efforts of the CCD and Venus Engine Ⅳ, the LX3 has managed to achieve a performance gain of 3dB in S/N ratio while resolving a high level of detail even at high ISO sensitivities.
The f/2.0-2.8, bright Leica DC VARIO-SUMMICRON Lens guarantees premium quality with minimal distortion and edge-to-edge sharpness. Even at the 24mm wide angle, the DMC-LX3 displays less distortion than competitive models.
The joystick control gives the LX3 its intuitive and highly precise, full manual operation. Simply move the joystick vertically or horizontally to adjust the exposure and focus (during Manual focus mode). The joystick can be easily operated by the thumb while holding the camera to prevent any interruption to your shooting rhythm. This lets you smoothly optimize the settings as soon as you finish framing the shot, whether you are capturing the proud stance of a single magnificent flower, the gentle flow of a stream, or a bird taking flight.
Helpful consumer’s review
I’ve been debating over the LX3 and Canon’s G10 for a little while, as I wanted something more portable than my DSLR to keep with me at all times for those unnexpected photography moments! Both the LX3 and G10 are very similar (a few terrible reviews on the Nikon Coolpix P6000 put that out of the running for me) and I had trouble trying to decide which to go for. Once I decided on the LX3, the LX3 was quite a hard camera to get hold of (I avoided Amazon marketplace sellers based on past experience with the cheaper of those sellers sending non-UK models in unsealed boxes). Jessops was no help as they only had display models left in my local shops, and at £50 more than most prices I found online.
I finally got my hands on the LX3 today, going through an independent camera shop online (who were brilliant!).
I haven’t had chance to get used to all the features yet, but I can see myself using this more than my SLR. It’s compact (which was a selling point over the G10) and my images have been crisp and clear! The picture quality is amazing and some of the picture options I prefer over my DSLR! There’s a live histogram which is really useful and the white balance options are also ‘live’…so that you can see on the screen the effect of each on your photo before you take it. The display is also very nice!
The only slight downside is that the menu is a little awkward, but I think that may be as I’m used to my Nikon DSLR, and I’m sure I’ll get used to it soon!
I make my own handmade jewellery as a hobby, and I’ve often struggled to get good photos of the things I make. The macro feature on the LX3 is breathtaking! It produces sharp, crisp, bright images when focusing up close.
I read online than when chosing between the Panasonic LX3 and the Canon G10, “you can’t really go wrong with either”, but I am thrilled I chose to go with the LX3! No wonder it has such good reviews! The LX3 was this month’s issue of ‘Practical Photography’ magazine, where they gave the LX3 a main feature in their Christmas Compact Camera feature, awarding it their ‘Gear of the Year’ title.
I am very satisfied with this camera! It’s brilliant and I cannot say enough good things about it! It has all the manual options to allow you to be creative with your photography, plus the compact size makes it easy to take anywhere!
