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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 Review
| Author | Cliff Smith |
| Published | 13th Nov 2008 |
| Manufacturer | Panasonic |
| Price | £260.87 (Exc VAT) |
| as reviewed | £300.00 (Inc VAT) |
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TrustedReviews NewslettersHere are some general test shots to help evaluate the camera's overall image quality, including the zoom range of the lens. Some pictures may be clicked to download the full size original image
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The wide angle end of the zoom is equivalent to 24mm, ideal for wide landscape shots.
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The telephoto end is only 60mm, which is barely longer than a standard lens.
Dynamic range is excellent thanks to the larger, less crowded sensor.
Colour reproduction is superb.
Low light performance is fantastic, and the 16:9 mode is great for landscape shots.
This is cropped from a full frame for composition, but the colours and exposure are as shot.
Here are some shots taken with a pre-production camera:
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René Franquinet said on 7th February 2009
Terry said on 19th September 2009
Canon G10 or Lumix X3? How can such a top quality camera as the Lumix leave out a viewfinder? I'm off to buy the G10.....
Fritz said on 23rd September 2009
I have a G9 but I got a Leica D-Lux 4 Safari edition last night, for color I prefer the Leica, I don't like the color of Canon cameras, no matter compat or SLR.
Arty Smokes said on 20th October 2009
This review was based on a price of £300. Was that accurate? 10 months after it was first retailed, the street price seems to have GONE UP to £350. It's not such a barg... more
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As I now own the Lumix LX3 and have owned the Powershot G9 (a bit different from the tested G10), I think you better first ask yourself: what is the aim I have with the device? Bot... more