Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 Reviews
- Monday, February 16, 2009, 9:49
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The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 is a compact camera which measures 4.3 inches wide, 2.5 inches high, 2 inches deep and weighs 9.1 ounces. For better grip, the camera provides slightly raised grip on the front side and a small thumb rest on the back. Both of these fail to prove helpful as you need to grip the camera tightly as it tends to slip out of the hand. The LX3 could manage the slim design due to the lack of optical viewfinder.
The top edge of the camera features a hot shoe along with power switch, focus point selector, pop-up flash, zoom switch, and mode dial. The camera offers number of options in addition to those which were found on its predecessor. The LX3 offer Intelligent Auto mode along with PASM, movie capture, and scene modes of its predecessor. The Panasonic Lumix LX3 also allows you to toggle among various aspect ratios with the help of a switch located above the lens. You can also toggle among AF, AF macro, and MF modes with the help of button located on the left side of the lens.
All other camera controls are located near the bright and vibrant wide-aspect 3-inch LCD screen. These controls are rather small but they are easy to use unless your fingers are big. The control layout is quite similar to the one that you will find on its predecessor, the LX2, with the exception of AF/AE lock button which is not present on the LX2. The camera controls include a capture/playback switch along with Quick Menu button/joystick, display, and burst shooting buttons. A four-button navigation pad is located around the Menu button and it features dedicated controls for self-timer, flash, and exposure compensation. You can program the fourth button to access one application from quick review, ISO sensitivity, white balance, film mode, metering, AF mode, or intelligent exposure.
The LX3 is little slow when it comes to the performance. It captures first shot in 2 seconds from switch off. It takes 0.6 second to focus and capture images in optimal conditions but takes 1.1 seconds for low light images. Moreover, it takes 1.9 seconds to capture two consecutive shots which increase to 2.5 seconds if you use the flash. In burst shooting mode it can capture 1.9fps.
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