Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 - Expert Reviews

Pros: Sharp, bright lens ; compact but comfortable design ; broad manual shooting feature set

Cons: Relatively nonresponsive Quick Menu button ; proprietary connectors ; artifacts under certain conditions ; optical viewfinder is optional

Verdict: Although the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 has its share of passionate fans, we think the JPEG quality should be more consistent for the price.

Review summary: Many will look at the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 and wonder what all the fuss is about. $400 for a camera with only 10-megapixel resolution and a 2.5x optical zoom seems a bit strange. Camera enthusiasts, however, will see a camera with a wide-angle 24mm ...

Verdict: The LX3 has classic good looks that anyone who remembers cameras from thirty years ago will instantly recognize. The somewhat blocky body, protruding lens and metal construction lend it a retro feel. Although it's on the larger side for a point-and ...

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

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

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

Award: Editor's Choice!

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

Award: Highly Recommended!

Review summary: 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.