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Panasonic Lumix LX3

Panasonic Lumix LX3

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A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
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  • 5 out of 5
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  • 5 out of 5
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Meant for users looking for a high-end point-and-shoot or a supplement to their existing professsional SLR setup, the Panasonic LX3 emphasizes quality and power over everything else. Though it only has a very small 2.5x optical zoom, the LX3's image processing and design is tailored for advanced, high-quality shooting. It also comes with a 720p high-definition... read more

Specifications

  • 10.1 megapixels
  • 2.5x optical zoom, 24mm ultra wide-angle lens
  • JPEG and RAW file formats
  • 720p high-definition movie mode
  • 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (6400 high sensitivity mode)
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Answered Questions for the LX3

Q: Can you adjust the amount of flash?
A: I don't think so. But you could take a opaque plastic film cannister and cut a slot in it to... read more
Q: Can this camera be carried in a pocket?
A: Yes- It fits in a man's shirt pocket, or a regular jeans pocket easily. It is 1 5/8 inches at... read more

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Open Questions for the LX3

Q: timer can it be upgraded to more than 10 seconds
1 point for best answer - 1 reply
Q: what will the Lx4 have new?
2 points for best answer - 2 replies
Q: Production
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  • 4.43 out of 5

Average rating based on 149 total reviews: 4.43/5

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  • 5 out of 5
LX3 review (David Young - 2/12/09)

better then the old LX1. Fast auto focus respond. great high iso picture (for upto 800). Fast and responsive flash. Lens cap design leave some... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Professional family photographer (Peter - 1/5/09)

Just 4 days of ownership of this luscious little camera. Very high quality feeling. The fully automated preset settings is great. Easy and very quick... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Complements a dSLR very well (Interested - 12/31/08)

I purchased the LX3 to complement my Pentax dSLR especially on business trips, when taking a larger camera is not possible. The LX3 is slightly... read more

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