Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 (Silver)
Manufacturer: Panasonic Part number: DMC-LX3S
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 (Silver) price range: $349.99 - $619.81
- Reviewed by: Lori Grunin
- Reviewed on: 02/09/2009
- Released on: 09/17/2008
The good: Sharp, bright lens; compact but comfortable design; broad manual shooting feature set.
The bad: Relatively nonresponsive Quick Menu button; proprietary connectors; artifacts under certain conditions; optical viewfinder is optional.
The bottom line: Although the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 has its share of passionate fans, we think the JPEG quality should be more consistent for the price.
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- Manufacturer: Panasonic
- Part number: DMC-LX3S
- Description: Designed for easy, creative shooting, and high-performance in low-light conditions, the DMC-LX3S features a F2.0 24mm Leica DC Vario-Summicron lens, 10.1 megapixels and an ultra-sensitive 1/1.63-inch CCD developed specifically for this model. By combining a high-quality lens and sensor ready for a variety of shooting conditions with a wide-range of accessories and manual controls, the DMC-LX3S is ideal for professional photographers and serious amateurs looking for a compact digital camera that furthers their creative photography. At the heart of the DMC-LX3S, is its 1/1.63-inch CCD. Making the intentional choice to limit the number of megapixels to 10.1 on its CCD, Panasonic was able to give more space for each pixel and also redesigned the peripheral circuits and other components to further minimize noise generation. Another major upgrade to the DMC-LX3S is the F2.0 24mm ultra wide-angle Leica DC Vario-Summicron lens. As a result of the F2.0 lens, the DMC-LX3S produces high resolution and minimal distortion and artifacts such as chromatic aberrations, ghosting and flaring. The DMC-LX3S features a film mode with six color types and three types of monochrome selections. Much like selecting from different film types, this function gives you the flexibility and creative freedom to take more expressive digital photos. Also, when using the multi-film mode, the DMC-LX3S produces a maximum of three images from a RAW file for you to compare the different textures. Another feature is the multiple-exposure feature, which lets you create artistic photos by overlaying up to three consecutive images; while still viewing the last image on the 3.0-inch LCD screen. The LCD on the DMC-LX3S is improved with a 460,000-dot high resolution.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Product Type Digital camera - Compact
- Enclosure Color Silver
- Resolution 10.1 megapixels
- Optical Sensor Type CCD
- Total Pixels 11,300,000 pixels
- Effective Sensor Resolution 10,100,000 pixels
- Optical Sensor Size 1/1.63"
- Optical Zoom 2.5 x
- Digital Zoom 4 x
- Image Stabilizer Optical (MEGA O.I.S.)
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Digital Video Format QuickTime
- Image Recording Format JPEG,
RAW,
RAW + JPEG - AV Interfaces Composite video/audio
Exposure & White Balance
- Light Sensitivity ISO auto (1600-6400),
ISO 3200,
ISO 1600,
ISO 800,
ISO 100,
ISO 200,
ISO 80,
ISO 400,
ISO auto - Exposure Metering Multi-segment,
Center-weighted,
Spot - Exposure Modes Program,
Automatic,
Shutter-priority,
Manual,
Aperture-priority - Shooting Programs Candle,
Snow,
Beach,
Flash-burst,
Pin hole,
Film grain,
Sports mode,
Sunset,
Night portrait,
Party/indoor,
Self-portrait,
baby2,
High sensitivity,
baby1,
Night scene,
Soft skin,
Starry sky,
Aerial photo,
Fireworks,
Food,
Scenery,
Hi-speed burst,
Pet,
Portrait mode - White Balance Automatic,
Presets,
Custom - White Balance Presets Daylight,
Shade,
Cloudy,
Flash,
Halogen - Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec
- Min Shutter Speed 60 sec
- Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
- Auto Exposure Bracketing 3 steps in 1/3 EV step
Lens System
- Type Leica 2.5 x x Zoom lens - 5.1 mm - 12.8 mm - F/2.0-2.8
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 24 - 60 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual,
Automatic - Min Focus Range 19.7 in
- Macro Focus Range 0.4 in
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
- Lens Construction 6 groups / 8 elements
- Features Aspherical lens
Camera Flash
- Camera Flash Pop-up flash
- Flash Modes Fill-in mode,
Slow synchro,
Auto mode,
Flash OFF mode,
Red-eye reduction - Features Flash +/- compensation,
AF illuminator - Effective Flash Range 1 ft - 27 ft
Additional Features
- Continuous Shooting Speed 2.5 frames per second
- Self Timer Delay 2 sec,
10 sec - Flash Terminal Hot shoe
- Additional Features Digital image rotation,
In-camera red-eye fix,
Audio recording,
Resizing an image,
Saturation control,
Date/time stamp,
AF lock,
DPOF support,
RGB primary color filter,
Built-in speaker,
AE lock,
Auto power save,
Digital noise reduction,
Histogram display,
Highlight point display,
Camera orientation detection,
PictBridge support,
Built-in help guide,
Sharpness control,
Contrast control Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type None
- Viewfinder Color Support Color
Display
- Type 3 in LCD display
- Resolution 460,000 pixels
- Display Features Built-in
Microphone
- Microphone Operation Mode Mono
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x USB,
1 x Composite video/audio output,
1 x DC power input,
1 x Component video output Software
- Software ArcSoft Panorama Maker,
Drivers & Utilities,
SILKYPIX Developer Studio,
ArcSoft MediaImpression,
Panasonic PHOTOfunSTUDIO 2.1E System Requirements for PC Connection
- Peripheral Devices USB port,
CD-ROM drive Miscellaneous
- Microsoft Certifications Certified for Windows Vista
- Included Accessories Battery charger,
USB cable,
Battery case,
Lens cap,
Shoulder strap,
Audio / video cable Battery
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1150 mAh ( Included )
Memory / Storage
- RAM Installed 50 MB
- Memory Card Slot SD card
- Supported Memory Cards SDHC Memory Card,
MultiMediaCard,
SD Memory Card - Internal Storage None
- Included Memory Card 50 MB Integrated
- Image Storage Fine JPEG,
Standard RAW 3648 x 2736,
RAW EXIF 2.21 3072 x 2304,
2560 x 1920,
2048 x 1536,
1600 x 1200,
640 x 480,
3776 x 2520,
3168 x 2112,
2656 x 1768,
2112 x 1408,
2048 x 1360,
3968 x 2232,
3328 x 1872,
2784 x 1568,
2208 x 1248,
1920 x 1080 - Video Capture QuickTime - 848 x 480,
QuickTime - 640 x 480,
QuickTime - 320 x 240,
QuickTime - 320 x 240 Dimensions & Weight
- Width 4.3 in
- Depth 1.1 in
- Height 2.4 in
- Weight 8.1 oz
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 (Black)
$379.99 - $515.82
Manufacturer: Panasonic
Specs: 10.1 megapixels,
2.5 x,
24 - 60mm F/2.0,
1/1.63",
CCD,
Optical (MEGA O.I.S.)
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 (Silver)
$349.99 - $619.81
Manufacturer: Panasonic
Specs: 10.1 megapixels,
2.5 x,
24 - 60mm F/2.0,
1/1.63",
CCD,
Optical (MEGA O.I.S.)
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