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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 review

The super compact for the point-and-shoot enthusiast

Our Score 4.5

Last reviewed: 2008-08-19August 19th 2008

Price at launch £329.00
MPN DMCLX3S
Accessories Lens cap, battery case, shoulder strap
Dimensions 109 x 51 x 63
Weight (g) 265
Battery Type Li-ion
Camera Type Compact
Connectivity Composite Video Output, Composite Video/Audio Output
Continuous Shooting Speed 2.5
Display Size 3
Display Technology TFT LCD
Drive Modes Continuous, Single
Effective Pixels 10.1
Exposure Modes Aperture-priority, Manual, Programme, Shutter-priority
Exposure bracketing +/- 0.3/0.5 EV
Flash Yes
Flash Modes Auto, Fill-in, Off, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow-Synchro
Flash Terminal Hot Shoe
Focusing Modes Area, Auto, Continuous AF, Macro, One Shot AF
ISO Settings 100, 1600, 200, 3200, 400, 80, 800, ISO Auto
Image Formats JPEG, RAW
Image Sensor Resolution 11.3
Image Sensor Type 1/6inch CCD
Lens LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON
Lens Type Zoom Lens
Longest Shutter Speed 60
Max Aperture 2
Max Focal Length 12.8
Max. Captured Image Resolution 3648 x 2736
Memory Types Internal, MultiMedia Card, SD, SDHC
Metering Modes Face, Multi-Segment, Spot
Min Aperture 8
Min Focal Length 5.1
Min Shutter Speed 2000
Movie Mode Yes
Optical Zoom 2.5
White Balance Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Presets, Shade
LCD Display? Yes
Max resolution (horizontal pixels) 3648
Max resolution (vertical pixels) 2736

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Excellent build quality, sharp lens, good image quality even at high ISOs

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Fairly pricey, limited 24-60mm zoom span, AF can be slow to aquire subject

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