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 and the market has changed a lot in that time - the level of features offered even on inexpensive models has grown and the cost of all cameras, particularly DSLRs, has fallen drastically.
Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX3
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I love this camera. I read recently that it's emerging as a point-and-shoot of choice among pro photographers, and I think it's easy to see why. A wide, 24mm-equivalent Leica lens, with an impressive maximum aperture of f2.0. Full manual (PASM) controls. An hotshoe/accessory mount for... Read the full review →
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This little camera is a very nifty P&S that produces superb clarity and crisp colors! Taking photos became fun again with the LX3, and my other big camera has spent most of its time under my desk because of this little powerhouse. I like the dynamic black and white setting for startlingly sharp... Read the full review →
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I've owned a number of Canon, Panasonic, Ricoh, Canon, Olympus, and Minolta cameras over the years and the LX3 really stands out. It's the first P&S with a 24mm lens combined with an f/2.0 aperture, allowing for some great indoor natural light snapshots. No other camera in its class comes... Read the full review →
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Up sides: The retro styling. Excellent JPG images as well as RAW mode. Battery life good. Down sides: The included RAW software is slow, buggy and not ergonomic. Would be nice to have more range on the lens, although the 24mm equivalent in great to have. The retro styling mentioned above means it... Read the full review →
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