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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2 Digital Camera

Panasonic DMC-LX2

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Key Features of the Panasonic DMC-LX2 :
  • 10.2 Megapixel Resolution.
  • 4x Optical zoom.
  • Optical Image Stabilizor for Blur free images.
  • Large 2.8" LCD display.
  • Leica DC Vario-Elmarit lens.
  • ISO Sensitivity of 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 and 3200 (High Sensitivity mode).
  • Intelligent ISO Control (I.I.C.) reduces image blur from subject movement and low light.
  • Real-time histograms and Composition guidelines for better results.
  • Can record movies in HD format (1280 x 720) at 15 frames per second.
 The 16:9 aspect ratio closely approximates the natural wide field of view of thehuman eye. To express this view more beautifully, the DMC-LX2 features a 10.2-magapixel 16:9 aspect CCD that produces images with all the clarity and dramatic presence of a movie scene. Even after shooting, the 16:9 ratio can be converted to 3:2 or 4:3 with the camera according to your purpose of use.

The LX2 features a Leica DC Vario-Elmarit lens with 9 elements in 8 groups. Full use of the CCD allows wide-angle 28mm shooting (equivalent to a 28 mm to 112 mm lens on a 35 mm camera). This is highly effective for expressing distance, and when shooting at a limited range indoors.

The extra optical zoom made possible by using the center part of 10.2-megapixel high resolution CCD, further extends the zoom ratio to 5.5x for 5-megapixel image recording in 16:9 aspect with minimal deterioration. Adding the Extra Optical Zoom to the 4x digital zoom extend the total zooming power to a maximum of 22x ( equivalent to a 616 mm lens on a 35mm camera).

Panasonic invented the MEGA O.I.S.(Optical Image Stabilizer) system to fight against the major cause of blurred images. It compensates for the blurring caused by hand-shake. The movement of the subject, the other major cause of blurred images, is suppressed by the advanced image processing LSI Venus Engine III with the Intelligent ISO Control (I.I.C.).

The DMC-LX2 adopts the Venus Engine III to realize high sensitivity recording at max. ISO 1600 at full resolution. The noise reduction system is greatly improvedby removing noise at the processing stages in series. The joystick was incorporated to facilitate operational ease and thereby get the best technical advantage of the multitude of functions offered by the camera.

A switch on the side of the lens barrel lets you quickly change the focus mode between MF, AF or Macro AF. The AF mode can be selected according to the shooting situation: 9-point, 3-point high speed, 1-point high speed, 1-point and Spot. The AF/AE lock button lets you frame your shot freely while keeping the focus locked.

Ther is an AF Assist Lamp, New Composition Guidelines, Real-Time Histograms and Two Axis White Balance Adjustment. Adjust the exposure setting to create a particular image, and Auto Bracketing lets you pick the best shot from different, automatically graduated exposures.

The LX2 features a Color Effect Mode, Picture Adjustment mode, a Zoom Auto Review, Direct Button Operation and You can use either a 10-second or 2-second self timer setting. The LX2 is equipped with a built-in multifunctional flash that features Auto, Auto/Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync/Red- Eye Reduction, and Forced On/Off.

To express the best of the extensive 16:9 wide image recording, the wide 2.8" and large 207k pixels high resolution LCD is newly equipped. The new High Angle Mode makes the display extremely easy to view & the LCD backlight is about 1.4 times brighter.
  • 16:9 Aspect Ratio CCD with 10.2-Megapixel Resolution
  • 28 mm in 16:9 aspect ratio (35 mm equivalent)
  • Direct Switch Selection of 3 Aspect Ratios
  • 4x Optical Zoom & 28mm Wide-Angle LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT Lens
  • 5.5x Extra Optical Zoom in 5-Megapixel
  • Brighter 2.8" LCD with High Angle Mode for Easy Viewing
  • MEGA O.I.S.(Optical Image Stabilizer) - The New Standard in Digital Camera Performance
  • Intelligent ISO Control for Preventing Blurry Shots from Moving Subjects
  • Venus Engine III to realize high sensitivity recording at max. ISO 1600 at full resolution
  • Super-Fast Shutter Response
  • Full Manual Control and Easy Joystick Operation
  • Easy-to-Access Mode Switch
  • Faster AF, Selectable AF Area
  • AF / AE Lock Button
  • AF Assist Lamp
  • New Composition Guidelines
  • Real-Time Histograms
  • Two Axis White Balance Adjustment
  • Exposure Compensation
  • Auto Bracketing
  • Color Effects Mode
  • Picture Adjustment: Natural, Standard, Vivid
  • Zoom Auto Review
  • Direct Button Operation
  • Built-in Flash with Output Adjustment
  • Built-In Memory — Shoot Even When You Don't Have an SD / SDHC Memory Card
  • Wide Aspect VGA* Motion-Picture Mode (30/10 fps) and High Definition Motion Picture (15fps)



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Name: Panasonic DMC-LX2 Canon SD900 Sony DSC-T700
Megapixels: 10.0 10.0 10.1
Optical Zoom: 4 X 3 X 4 X
Max Res: 4224 x 2376 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
LCD Screen: 2.8 " (16:9 ratio) 2.5 " 3.5 "
Digital zoom: 4X 4X Yes, up to 4x
Image stabilizer: Yes, Lens No Yes, Lens
Media Card: SD/MMC/SDHC card + Internal SD/MMC card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Battery: Lithium-Ion rechargeable Lithium-Ion NB-5L battery & charger Lithium-Ion (NP-BD1) & charger
Weight (with batteries): 220 g (7.8 oz) 205 g (7.2 oz) 175 g (6.2 oz)
Lowest Price: $369.95 $324.95 $337.95
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Panasonic DMC-LX2 User Reviews

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5
Out of 5
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- Reviewd on: 2009-01-06 By: Melissa Adkins
We've had this camera for a while now, and we still love it. We love all the different features it offers, and the quality of pictures that it takes. I'd recommend reading the instructions manual if you want to use manual focus or any of the other programs it has. The rechargable battery is nice, too. It's the best camera we've ever owned.
5
Out of 5
Tradeoffs between LX2 and LX3
- Reviewd on: 2008-11-20 By: mark a
I've owned the LX2 for a year and a half now and decided to try an LX3 to see if any of the LX2 shortcomings were remedied.
Long story to short,don't bother.
Yes the lens on the LX3 is slightly faster and goes a little wider and yes
the noise has been reduced a bit but in reality you will rarely notice the improvements over the LX2.
Unfortunately none of it makes up for the big detraction from the new LX3 which
is the radically shortened Zoom range which I miss a lot.You just can't move in on a subject like you could with the LX2 and therefore must do it with software after you have taken the picture. The camera is also slightly larger than an LX2 and unfortunately Panasonic decided to continue with the very annoying lens cap design for lens protection.If they are going to make us use a lens cap why then would they make us buy a special adapter just to add a filter to the end of the lens.The lens sticks out anyway so let us screw a filter on it without adding even more length of an extra adapter barrel.
Another annoying carryover is if you decide to use the video recording
mode you still cannot zoom the lens while shooting video.And why are video clips limited to ten minutes when you use a multi-gigabyte card that could record for much longer ?
So I'm not finding the improvements to the LX3 and the continued glaring lack of others all that useful in the real world.
2
Out of 5
Panasonic DMC-LX2
- Reviewd on: 2008-10-16 By: cameragirl
I bought this camera, believing what I read in reviews. DO NOT buy this camera if you want to take a picture of anything that is moving even slightly. There is a function for taking sports images but it doesn't work at all. I try to take pictures of my 2 year old nieces and I have to delete most of them because they are VERY blurry. I'm a little confused by the rave reviews of this camera. It costs way too much for it not to be able to take a clear picture. Other than that it has a very nice design. i have another less expensive camera that does a much better job.
5
Out of 5
Best Camera Ever!
- Reviewd on: 2008-09-29 By: F. Gangeri
Do not listen the bad reviews! This a very good camera! Ive taking pictures all around the world, landscapes, portraits, etc!!
5
Out of 5
Almost perfect
- Reviewd on: 2008-08-16 By: Y. Zhao
Excellent image quality with full functions at this level. Almost perfect except two things:

1. Noise ...
2. The time lag between raw shootings.

however, as long as there's no "perfect" point&shoot camera at this moment, this is 5 star! looking foreard to a aps/apc or 4/3 frame PS camera.