Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Lori Grunin

Reviewed on: 18 February 2009

Tags: Panasonic, Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3, left side, navigation pad, film

We like:

Sharp, bright lens; compact but comfortable design; broad manual-shooting feature set

We don't like:

Relatively unresponsive quick-menu button; proprietary connectors; artefacts under certain conditions; optical viewfinder is optional

CNET UK judgement:

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 is a good, solid camera for enthusiasts seeking a travelling companion that's more discrete than a digital SLR. But, although the LX3 takes generally sharp photos and offers an enthusiast-friendly feature set, we think the JPEG quality should be more consistent, considering the price

Full review:

With its compact, elegant design and enthusiast-friendly feature set, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 is certainly a viable choice of camera when you need something more discreet than a digital SLR. The replacement for the LX2, the LX3 has an almost identical body design, same-to-better performance and improved photo quality. In our opinion, however, it comes up short when compared with its main competitor, the Canon PowerShot G10. Continue Reading...