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