By Leonard Goh, Aug 26, 2008
 Once in a blue moon comes a camera
that sets our hearts on fire. The Lumix DMC-LX3 is such a shooter.
Beneath the compact physique are an array of features that
professionals will feel comfortable using, and the high-res widescreen
format capture is something noteworthy. The full-range of exposure
controls are complemented by intelligent features such as face
detection for better photography experience. Looks-wise, the LX3
reminds us of rangefinder cameras that were very popular in the 1970s
for their portability and ease of use. The large sensor produced image
quality which surpassed what other shooters in its class could deliver.
In all, the LX3 is a highly desirable camera which performed as well as
it should.
The good: High-resolution multi aspect ratio image
capture; F2.0 optics; highly customizable modes which can be saved;
large sensor delivers impressive image quality.
 The bad: Unable
to capture full-resolution images in 16:9 format; use of lens cap may
be an issue to some; bundled RAW image-processing software not up to
the job.
The bottom line: The LX3 is a
good camera with an excellent feature set that positions it way beyond
any conventional point-and-shoot on the retail shelves today. |
