Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 1/1.63" 10.1 MP CCD 3648 x 2736 pixels Silver

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2014-12-24 06:59:13

Average rating:86

Uk has collected 77 expert reviews for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 1/1.63" 10.1 MP CCD 3648 x 2736 pixels Silver and the average expert rating is 86 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.

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avhub.com.au

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2014-12-24 06:59:12

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Panasonic shows the rest of the market how to make a real enthusiast's compact camera - the highly capable Lumix LX3.You can't help but admire how quickly Panasonic has got its head around designing compact still cameras. With very little history in 35mm...

The Lumix LX3 very much epitomises what's now possible in digital compact camera design. It's comfortably pocket-sized but packed with enough features and functionality to rival a D-SLR. The high-speed, wide-angle zoom and high level of manual controllabi...

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pcauthority.com.au

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2014-12-24 06:59:12

Average rating:83

The LX3 is getting on for its second birthday, making it positively geriatric in digital camera terms. However, it's such a significant camera it's impossible to ignore.|It looks gorgeous, with a timeless design that recalls rangefinder cameras such as...

Packed with features, a delight to use and capable of great results. Stiff competition is the only stumbling block...

Photoradar.com

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2014-12-24 06:59:12

Average rating:80

As well as enthusiast-friendly digital compact cameras, Panasonic has also made a name for itself in recent years with a range of luxury 'LX' models, the LX1, LX2, and now the LX3.Coming almost two years after the introduction of the LX2, the LX3 featu...

As well as enthusiast-friendly digital compact cameras, Panasonic has also made a name for itself in recent years with a range of luxury 'LX' models, the LX1, LX2, and now the LX3.Coming almost two years after the introduction of the LX2, the LX3 featu...

hereshow.ca

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2014-12-24 06:59:12

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This compact 10.1-megapixel Lumix model boasts a 24-60mm (135 equivalent) Leica D lens, targeting those who love wide-angle photography. The maximum apertures (f/2-2.8) are unusually wide, providing faster shutter speeds at lower ISO levels where image...

Remarkably fast burst mode and processing, Superb lens with very wide maximum apertures, Intelligent Auto Mode is surprisingly effective...
Longer telephoto focal lengths would be useful, Images look dull in standard picture style...

Cameras.co.uk

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2014-12-24 06:59:12

Average rating:87

The Panasonic DMC LX3 has the widest angle lens available on a compact digital camera. This is ideal if you are interested in landscape photography. The lens offers 2.5x optical zoom, but this can be increased to a maximum of 4.5x if you shoot at lower...

digicambuyer.co.uk

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2014-12-24 06:59:12

Average rating:80

The LX3 is a pretty specialised compact aimed at the keenest and most discerning photographers. It's not the most versatile camera you can get and it doesn't have the highest resolution. It's not the cheapest, it's not the smallest, but it is one of...

expertreviews.co.uk

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2014-12-24 06:59:12

Average rating:100

Two months ago we reviewed both Canons G10 and Nikons P6000, two premium compact cameras designed for photography enthusiasts. They cost more than some entry-level digital SLR cameras and are aimed at those who care about quality but dont want th...

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practicalphotography.com

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2014-12-24 06:59:12

Average rating:100

Panasonic has a great reputation as a premium electronics brand, but over the last few years it´s slowly been making waves as a good photographic brand, too. The Lumix LX3 compact camera is the latest in its LX range and offers an impressive array of...

While other prestige compacts are great for creative work, they fall down when it comes to the occasional snap at parties and on the odd day out. For us, the ability to perform as a great all-rounder is the absolute test of any compact. The LX3 is one...

digitalversus.com

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2014-12-24 06:59:13

Average rating:100

Almost two years after their last efforts, Panasonic have refreshed their selection of top-end digital compact cameras with the new Lumix LX3.Theyve had plenty of time to add new features, including a wide-angle lens and HD video, which should prove a...

Good quality fast wide angle lens, HD format video, 3 inch screen with 460 000 pixels, Fast AutoFocus, Well made with useful controls...
60 mm is a little short for a telephoto lens, Noise handling could be better above 400 ISO, Burst mode restrained, Quite slow to switch on, Few options for customization of case...

pocket-lint.com

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2014-12-24 06:59:13

Average rating:90

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 enthusiasts yet, and I want one...

Handling, design, build, iA, image quality, lens, manual control...
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...
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 enthusi...

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photoreview.com.au

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2014-12-24 06:59:13

Average rating:90

Successor to the popular DMC-LX2 model, the Panasonic DMC-LX3 represents a significant upgrade to its predecessor. Panasonic claims to have improved every component to deliver a camera that will appeal to DSLR photographers who want a capable compact...

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techradar.com

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2014-12-24 06:59:13

Average rating:90

Panasonic is one of the largest and best-established electrical manufactures in the world It has had a presence in consumer digital imaging for several years.As well as enthusiast-friendly digital compact cameras, Panasonic has also made a name for its...

Excellent build quality, sharp lens, good image quality even at high ISOs...
Fairly pricey, limited 24-60mm zoom span, AF can be slow to aquire subject...

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goodgearguide.com.au

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2014-12-24 06:59:13

Average rating:80

Joining companies such as Canon and Ricoh in providing a compact camera for photography enthusiasts, Panasonic has come to market with its new advanced model — the Lumix DMC-LX3. It features a classy and slightly old-school design and a slew of feature...

Good colour balance, low chromatic aberration, tonnes of features, wide-angle lens...
Some oversharpening, expensive...
Panasonics Lumix DMC-LX3 is an impressive high-end compact camera with a wide-angle 24mm lens and a host of manual features...

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stuff.tv

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2014-12-24 06:59:13

Average rating:60

It seems Panasonic has been looking to the halcyon days of the ’40s and ’50s for its camera inspiration. One stroke of the LX3 in its optional leather case and you can almost imagine Robert Doisnaeu wielding it on the streets of Paris.The LX3...

Great styling. Large, clear LCD. Forces you to get to the heart of the action...
Meagre zoom. Images lack punch. Overcomplicated controls...
Overpriced and overcomplicated, it’s a case of ‘what might have been’ for the stylish little LX3...

theregister.co.uk

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2016-03-27 22:28:53

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The layout is traditional, with a mode dial - including aperture and shutter priority modes, plus a fully manual setting - on the top and an array of buttons on the back next to the 3in screen. The extra space on the barrel of the lens is put to good use...

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brighthub.com

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2014-12-24 06:59:12

Average rating:100

Over a year after its release, the Panasonic Lumix LX-3 continues to be one of the hottest compact digital cameras on the market.OverviewThe Lumix LX-3 was released by Panasonic in September of 2008. Over a year after its release, this compact digital...

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Digitaltrends.com

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2014-12-24 06:59:12

Average rating:90

With the Photo Marketing Association (PMA) convention underway in Las Vegas, a tsunami of announcements of affordable point-and-shoots is underway. This huge wave of new models (well over 75) will overwhelm camera buyers this spring and summer, even w...

dpinterface.com

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2014-12-24 06:59:12

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The Panasonic Lumix LX3 is a capable prosumer camera that’s got very good image quality traits in almost all respects (Except for some noise and detail issues); thumbs up to Panasonic for tackling the issue of image quality which used to exist a few y...

The Panasonic Lumix LX3 is a capable prosumer camera that’s got very good image quality traits in almost all respects (Except for some noise and detail issues); thumbs up to Panasonic for tackling the issue of image quality which used to exist a few...

dpreview.com

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2014-12-24 06:59:13

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Since the introduction of the affordable digital SLR a few years back industry observers have been predicting the demise of what used to be called the prosumer camera; the highly specified compact with features aimed at the more serious photographer...

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infosyncworld.com

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2014-12-24 06:59:13

Average rating:82

Is this a vintage SLR, or a power-packed piece of digital imaging weaponry? Check out our comprehensive Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 review.

Beautiful image quality, especially in low light. Seemingly endless features. Classic styling...
Sub-par video quality. Auto mode is unpredictable...
Panasonic has delivered an outstanding camera filled to the brim with manual controls and a load of shooting options. With a large imager that produces brilliant low light images and an extra-wide 24mm lens, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 is a very spec...

trustedreviews.com

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2014-12-24 06:59:13

Average rating:100

Over the course of a year, I review around 100 digital cameras, maybe one or two more or less, but quite a lot by any standard. Naturally some are better than others. Some are hopeless rubbish and some are really good, but it's only a couple of times a ye...

Exceptional image quality, Manual controls, Compact design, Great build quality, Fast lens...
Limited zoom range, Limited video modes, Expensive, Slightly fiddly controls...

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dpreview.com

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2014-12-24 06:59:13

Average rating:80

Panasonics LX series has always been home to the companys most ambitious compacts, offering a range of photographer-friendly features in a small, stylish and solid body festooned with external controls. Its been two years since the launch of the LX...

Good image quality at low ISO settings, Exceptionally bright F2.0-2.8 lens, 24mm wide angle, Decent high ISO performance (up to ISO 1600), Unique choice of aspect ratios at a consistent angle-of-view, Comprehensive photographic control, High quality const...
60mm telephoto will be restricting for some, Noise reduction can impact on low-contrast detail, Underpowered flash, Auto flash keen on using 1/30th second shutter speed (but keeps ISO down), Dissappointing white balance performance (though has a fine-tune...
The LX3 is an example of a species so endangered that the we were beginning to worry it had become extinct - a compact camera that photographers can get excited about. Panasonic has included a large degree of direct control, classy styling and, more i...

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g4tv.com

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2014-12-24 06:59:13

Average rating:92

Video Review: Chris Hardwick drops by to get intimate with the Panasonic LX-3 Digital Camera, and tell us whether or not its worth getting to know...

imaging-resource.com

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2014-12-24 06:59:13

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Panasonic got the dimensions right from the start with the LX1 and theyve had the sense not to mess with a classic. The Panasonic LX3 enhances the basic design with a very nicely integrated grip, a new record/playback mode switch (no need to reselect...

Classic, attractive design is also very functional, f/2.0 lens with optical image stabilization is great for available light, 24mm wide angle equivalent captures the whole room, Hotshoe lets you use an external flash (off camera, too), Multiple aspect...
60mm telephoto is well short of the more common 105mm equivalent, Menu system is low res and quirky, No zoom in Movie mode, Slide show mode crops images, Closest macro image is only sharp at the very center, ISO 800, 1,600, and 3,200 have yellow and pu...
Panasonic got the dimensions right from the start with the LX1 and theyve had the sense not to mess with a classic. The Panasonic LX3 enhances the basic design with a very nicely integrated grip, a new record/playback mode switch (no need to reselect...

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whatdigitalcamera.com

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2014-12-24 06:59:13

Average rating:91

Judging by the number of high-end compacts currently on the market, the appetite for them is still there. Traditionally the market has comprised Canon’s G series and Ricoh’s GR and GX offerings, and though all three are still going strong it’s fair to...

Solid build, impressive image quality, design, great LCD screen, impressive AF performance...
Ineffective grip, limited zoom range (though potentially this is beneficial to image quality)...
There’s little doubt that the Panasonic LX3 is a serious alternative to any other enthusiast compact. While its retro styling appeals to the traditionalist, on the inside we see a whole heap of features to keep the discerning user happy. Panasonic h...

dcresource.com

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2014-12-24 06:59:13

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The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 is a unique, fixed-lens camera for wide-angle enthusiasts. It offers very good photo quality (though theres room for improvement), a fast, ultra-wide lens, full manual controls, a sharp 3-inch LCD display, and support for...

Very good photo quality, low noise though ISO 800 in good light, Fast, ultrawide 24 60 mm lens, Optical image stabilization, Fairly compact, wellbuilt metal body; comes in silver and black, Very sharp and bright 3inch LCD display, Full manual controls...
Noise reduction smudges details, even at low ISOs (though better than previous models), Camera tends to underexpose, Some redeye, No real telephoto power, No fluorescent white balance preset, or WB bracketing feature, No optical viewfinder; optional on...
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 is a unique, fixed-lens camera for wide-angle enthusiasts. It offers very good photo quality (though theres room for improvement), a fast, ultra-wide lens, full manual controls, a sharp 3-inch LCD display, and support for a...

digitalcamerareview.com

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2014-12-24 06:59:13

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We’ve seen something of a renaissance in advanced compact digital cameras over the last year. These cameras are reasonably compact and are much easier to carry than a DSLR with interchangeable lenses. However, as the prices for DSLRs continued to dro...

Consistent auto focus across the lens range, Nice bright lens with f/2.0 aperture, Amazing wide angle performance, Retrocompact design, Excellent range of automatic and manual controls...
Nostalgic mode seems to be the only neutral color mode, Limited optical zoom, High ISO noise reduction smears fine detail, The hard plastic grip should be replaced with soft rubber, A little expensive compared to entrylevel DSLRs...
As we've seen across the entire range of Panasonic cameras, each generation of cameras in the Lumix lineup seems to provide clear improvements in resolution, screen quality, lens performance, and image processing, all while keeping these upgrades withi...

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letsgodigital.org

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2014-12-24 06:59:13

Average rating:80

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 was introduced with grandeur during an international press meeting. The decision to not go for a higher resolution amount, but instead for improvements, was received positively. The expectations were high up, while the camer...

digitalcamerainfo.com

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2014-12-24 06:59:13

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The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 is a camera that frustrates us. Its made by a company that usually crafts excellent cameras, it has a quality Leica lens, and its design is a wondrous nod to its past. The LX3 has excellent manual controls, expandability...

cameralabs.com

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2014-12-24 06:59:13

Average rating:88

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...

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

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photographyblog.com

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2014-12-24 06:59:13

Average rating:90

The Lumix DMC-LX3 is the third compact digital camera from Panasonic to offer a 16:9 ratio image, following on from the original LX1 model that was released back in 2005 and the LX2 in 2006. The Panasonic LX3 additionally offers more conventional 3:2...

As the bottom continues to fall out of the compact camera market, with fierce competition resulting in more features being available for less money, the manufacturers are having to become much more inventive to both retain interest and maintain a prof...

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best4reviews.com

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2014-12-24 06:59:13

Average rating:83

Panasonic has taken a brave stand with the LX3, it’s decided not to increase the resolution in the race for cameras with ever-higher pixel counts (for the record, the LX3 is a 10-megapixel camera) at the expense of image quality...

Handling, design, build, iA, Image quality, Lens, Manual control.
Slight image softness (a pre-production foible, hopefully) so it's a bit early to tell. However, on this showing, there's not much else wrong.
There’s too much to go into in any detail here particularly as Panasonic were so nervy about the camera being a pre-production model and so they feared, perhaps, it would not be quite up to scratch. However, the camera is great to use and handle, it...

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bobatkins.com

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2014-12-24 06:59:13

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Panasonic have announced an high end \"P&S digicam\", the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX3. No ordinary camera, the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX3 features a fixed 24mm f2.0 LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON lens with 8 elements, 4 of them with aspherical surfaces. The sensor...

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luminous-landscape.com

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2014-12-24 06:59:13

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Panasonic Lumix LX-3 Very Wide – Very Fast – Very Nice There arent many truly pocket-sized digicams that offer raw mode. There arent very many that currently offer decent HD video capability as well. There are even less that feature a truly wide ang...

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