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Panasonic Lumix DCM-LX3 
Type Digital Camera Sensor 1/1.63" CCD Maximum resolution 3648 × 2736 (10.0 megapixels) Lens 5.1–12.8 mm (35mm equivalent: 24–60 mm) f/2.0–f/2.8 Flash Internal Shutter speed range 1/2000 sec–60 sec Exposure metering Evaluative, Center-Weighted Average, Spot Metering modes Evaluative, Centre-weighted average, Spot (Centre) Focus areas TTL (9-point AiAF) 1-point AF (fixed to centre) Focus modes Single, Continuous (only available in Auto mode), Servo AF/AEl Continuous shooting Approx. 0.9 frame/s ASA/ISO range ISO 80, 100, 125, 160, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 640, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3200 Custom WB Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Underwater, Custom Rear LCD monitor 3.0" Purecolor LCD II (TFT) appro. 460,000 dots Storage Secure Digital Card (SD/SDHC) Battery Panasonic CGA S005e Dimensions 109 mm × 60 mm × 27 mm (W × H × D) Weight 265 g (9.3 oz) excluding battery Optional battery packs AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 Made in 
Japan
LUMIX LX3 with PANASONIC leather case
LUMIX LX3 with DMW LW46 18mm wide angle converter lensThe Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3, or LX3, is a high-end compact "point and shoot" camera launched by Panasonic in late 2008 to succeed the LX2.
The camera was well-received by photographers and is often said to be the best camera of its type.[1]
Contents
Features
The LX3 has:[2].
- High-Sensitivity 1/1.63-inch CCD 10.1 Megapixels and Venus Engine IV up to ISO3200 at Full Resolution.
- 24 mm Wide Angle f/2.0–2.8 LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON Lens with 2.5x Optical Zoom.
- Optional full Manual Operation.
- HD Motion Images and HD Output.
- 3.0-inch (460,000-dot) 3:2 Ratio LCD.
- "Intelligent Auto Mode" with AF Tracking.
Accessories
- DMW LW46 wide angle conversion lens, 35 mm equivalent 18 mm.
- Panasonic genuine leather case
Similar cameras
Similar high-end compact cameras are the LX3's sister camera, the Leica D-Lux 4, the Canon PowerShot S90, and the Samsung TL500/EX1 [3].
Leica D-Lux 4
The Leica D-Lux 4 is very similar to the LX3, sharing most of the design and the mechanical components. The main difference is the more pronounced grip on the LX3, the firmware which processes the JPG files in warmer hues on the D-Lux4 and the fact that D-Lux4 comes bundled with Capture One image processing software.
Upgrades
Panasonic has continued to improve the firmware. The v. 2.1 firmware claims improved performance, a 20% improvement in autofocus speed, and new features such as a 1:1 aspect ratio and focus resume.[4].
On July 30, 2010, Panasonic released another firmware update for the LX3. The stated reason behind the update is 'Optimization of software processing', with an additional comment stating 'Change in software version has no effect on camera performance'. [1]
Panasonic launched the successor to the LX3, the LX5, on 21 July 2010.[5]
The latest model features a revised sensor, longer zoom range and improved control layout without fundamentally changing the existing model's formula. It offers a more flexible 24–90 mm equivalent lens with a bright f/2.0–3.3 maximum aperture range and a comparatively large 10MP sensor in a small body. The body itself is barely changed compared to the LX3 – gaining an improved hand grip, clickable control dial, direct movie record button and a 1:1 position on the aspect ratio slider. Most significantly it gains a connector to add the DMW-LVF1 electronic viewfinder originally launched with the GF1. Other than this, the LX5 gains the AVCHD Lite format for its 720p video, and its image stabilization is branded with the company's latest 'Power O.I.S' designation.[2]
Notes
- ^ DPReview – Panasonic DMC-LX3
- ^ http://www2.panasonic.com/consumer-electronics/shop/Cameras-Camcorders/Digital-Cameras/Lumix-Digital-Cameras/model.DMC-LX3K_11002_7000000000000005702
- ^ http://www.dpreview.com/news/1002/10022005samsungex1.asp
- ^ Panasonic updates firmware for DMC-LX3, Monday, 28 September 2009 07:00 GMT
- ^ http://www2.panasonic.com/consumer-electronics/shop/Cameras-Camcorders/Digital-Cameras/Lumix-Digital-Cameras/model.DMC-LX5K_11002_7000000000000005702
External links
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