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Backpacker Magazine – March 2010
Shoot Like a Pro: Cameras - Panasonic DMC LX3K
This point-and-shoot works great in low light and has manual controls.
Panasonic DMC LX3K (Courtesy Photo)
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Shoot Like a Pro: Cameras
With a Leitz f/2.0 lens that creates very sharp lines, saturated colors, and quick autofocusing, this 10.1MP model performed the best out of the four point-and-shoots we tested. Shoot Like a Pro: Cameras
The lower pixel count reduces interference, which cuts digital noise in low light. Testers also praised its manual controls (rare in a compact) and excellent black-and-white reproduction, and it shoots in RAW.
Bummer: No long telephoto capability (the lens stops at 80mm). $500; 8 oz.; panasonic.com
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READERS COMMENTS
This camera will not disappoint unless 1) you must have a viewfinder 2) a built-in lens cover is critical to you or 3) you can't live with the 2.5x zoom. Otherwise it's an astoundingly capable camera which I've lived with for 15 months. I own digital SLRs but provided I don't need a long lens I always prefer to shoot with my LX3. The high-quality sensor and the Leica lens deliver stunning results. Honestly, I've never had a digital camera I've enjoyed more.
This Lumix is an excellent camera. I have had it for three months and it is all the review says, and more! It is the identical camera to a LEICA model, for $300 less. You will not be disappointed with this camera.
The only downside is that it is not a rugged-weatherproof-tough camera for the outdoors. If you want that, there is a Pentax that is made for the outdoors, rain, humidity, etc., but you will not get the quality this Lumix gives you
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