Panasonic DMC-LX3S 10.1MP Digital Camera with 2.0x Wide Angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Silver) | 
 enlarge | Brand: Panasonic
Category: Photography
List Price: $499.95
Buy New: $399.88
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Avg. Customer Rating:  10 reviews
Sales Rank: 1138
Color: Silver
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
System Memory: 50
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Monitor Size: 300
Optical Zoom: 2.5
Digital Zoom: 4
Display Size: 3
Maximum Focal Length: 12.8
Minimum Focal Length: 5.1
Maximum Resolution: 10.2
Has Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 2.2 x 1 x 4.2
MPN: DMC-LX3 Silver
Model: DMC-LX3 Silver
UPC: 037988988129
EAN: 0037988988129
ASIN: B001CCNDK4
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | 10.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality poster-size prints | | • | 2.5x wide-angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized zoom lens | | • | 3.0-inch high-resolution LCD screen; HD video capture | | • | Classic SLR-like manual operations include selectable AF spot/multi AF area, customization button, aperture, shutter, program and full manual modes | | • | Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included) |
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Product Description
Designed for easy, creative shooting, and high-performance in low-light conditions, the DMC-LX3 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-LX3 is ideal for professional photographers and serious amateurs looking for a compact digital camera that furthers their creative photography.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 5 more reviews...
great samll camera January 6, 2009
As a professional photographer I am picky about image quality and camera controls. This is a great small camera with outstanding image quality. I love it for natural light photography and the wide lens is perfect for scenics and travel. If the noise level is not as good as good SLR so what... it comes very close and I can take it with me all the time.
Does Everything I Was Looking For January 6, 2009
I got this camera for Christmas. I wanted a camera that would take indoor pictures of my kittens in natural light, and I've got some amazing photos already. I've also taken nighttime pictures of our house with the Christmas lights on, and they came out great as well. There are so many options available. I love having the option of using the automatic settings the camera chooses for me, or using my choice of settings for aperature or shutter. It is small, lightweight, and has a huge LCD display. I also purchased a memory card and an extra battery, which I would recommend. All in all, I'm looking forward to lots of fun with this camera. (I took over 400 pictures in a 3-day period over Christmas!)
Amazing January 2, 2009
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is my 4th digital camera, and I like it much better than my previous point-and-shoots, as well as my SLR! I use it in manual mode with AF. I love having a camera that gives me control over aperture and shutter speed, yet is compact enough to fit in my pocket. The wide-angle, fast lens is excellent!
A Surprisingly Good Compact December 27, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I've had my LX3 for a couple of weeks now, and shot everything with it from landscapes to portraits and Xmas candids. It has produced a surprising number of impressively good images. It's produced city scapes with great detail at 100% in Photoshop, and portraits with smooth, lifelike tone and colors that show pores and individual hairs on faces.
The LX3 does have its weaknesses. Noise is often visible in shadowed areas on many images, even with the lower ISO's. It can't compete with DSLR's for fine color contrast (for example, hair). Auto white balance and auto focus sometimes miss the mark. Get this camera out of its comfort zone and it will remind you it is a compact. I also wish it extended beyond its conservative 2.5x (ignore the 2.0x description above--the LX3 is a 2.5).
This is the first compact, however, that I've ever really considered a workable DSLR substitute. My prior compact, a Canon G7, gave up too much resolution and picked up too much noise at ISO 200 and above for confidence with reliably capturing that one great impromptu shot. My LX3 recently produced a pic of two orange koi in a pond at ISO 400 that shows why the folks at dpreview praise this camera's mid-range ISO performance---the shot is surprisingly clean and the colors are vibrant (with a little Photoshop work). If you can recognize and work within this camera's limitations, the LX3 can be a fun and great tool. Best compact I've ever owned.
New Firmware makes a great camera greater December 21, 2008
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Panasonic has just released new firmware v1.1 on 12/15/2008, which adds these improvements to the great LX3:
1. Compatibility update for the DMW-FL220 flash unit.
2. Improved auto white balance performance.
3. Improved auto focus performance.
Grab it at: panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/download/LX3/index.html
I love the LX3. When I go on vacation, I take the LX3 along with the TZ5, and I'm all set. In good lighting, the LX3 takes pictures that can compare to a DSLR. They're stunning. Even in low light, the pictures are still excellent. This camera is perfect for the person that wants a somewhat compact camera that has manual controls, and takes much better pictures than any point and shoot.
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