Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: The Lumix DMC-LX3 is Panasonic's flagship compact for enthusiasts. Announced in July 2008, two years after its predecessor, the new LX3 features 10.1 Megapixel resolution, full manual control, HD movie recording, a flash hotshoe, RAW recording and a 2 ...

Pros: 24mm coverage, OIS and f2.0., Full manual, RAW and hotshoe., HD movie recording., Screen with 460k pixels., 24mm coverage, OIS and f2.0., Full manual, RAW and hotshoe., HD movie recording., Screen with 460k pixels.

Cons: Maximum coverage only 60mm., Lens cap can be inconvenient., 3:2 screen but max resolution at 4:3., Better IQ than LX2, but still some noise., Maximum coverage only 60mm., Lens cap can be inconvenient., 3:2 screen but max resolution at 4:3., ...

Verdict: The Lumix LX3 fulfils its brief as a high-end enthusiasts compact. It ticks all the required feature boxes including full manual control, RAW recording, a flash hotshoe and wide angle lens with the bonus of a bright focal ratio. On top of this you ...

Review summary: The Lumix DMC-LX3 is Panasonic's newest high-end point-and-shoot camera. Designed for use by photo enthusiasts and professionals, it boasts a distinctive retro style, the option to use an external viewfinder and external flash, and extensive manual ...

Pros: - Retro aesthetic and solid construction - Good color, manual noise and video capture scores - High level of customizability - Large amount of control - Ability to accept external flash and viewfinder

Cons: - Poor resolution, auto noise, white balance, low light and dynamic range scores - Small buttons - Poorly designed menu system - High price

Review summary: AN impressive high-end compact camera with a wide-angle 24mm lens and a host of manual features.

Pros: Good colour balance, low chromatic aberration, tonnes of features, wide-angle lens

Cons: Some oversharpening, expensive

Verdict: Panasonic's Lumix DMC-LX3 is an impressive high-end compact camera with a wide-angle 24mm lens and a host of manual features.

Review summary: Could this be the camera of the year?

Pros: Handling, design, build, iA, image quality, lens, manual control

Cons: The lack of an optical viewfinder may irk, while the VF1 accessory finder sacrifices the hot shoe, the tiny joy stick control is fiddly to use too

Verdict: The Panasonic Lumix DMC LX3 is a beautiful little camera that offers a host of features including MEGA O.I.S, Panasonic's optical image stabilising technology and a superb lens. The Lumix LX3 may just be the most complete digital compact for ...

Award: Highly Recommended!

Review summary: Matt Grayson looks at the brand spanking new DMC-LX3 from Panasonic.

Pros: Many features, Great vintage design, Good lens, Excellent macro, Nice colour rendition

Cons: Joystick isn't very responsive, Flimsy battery door, Noise could be better

Verdict: The Panasonic probably has the most creative controls I've seen on a prosumer type to date. It's absolutely loaded with stuff from the film simulations to the aspect ratios and pinhole mode