Power meets Performance in Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3!
Introduction:
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3, an upgraded version of the DMC –LX2 exhibits retro look, better performance, sturdy metallic body and new features that succeed in grabbing your attention the very first time you use it. Studded with 50 MB internal memory, the camera also supports SD/SDHC/MMC memory cards. Here there is a catch though; for shooting movies you cannot rely on Multi Media Cards.
Features:
One of the distinguishing factors of the DMC-LX3 is the bounty of scene modes it offers. An array of 24 scene modes will help you shoot continuously without having to think twice about exposure or shutter speed settings. A combination of manual and automatic features makes this camera accessible to both the amateurs and professionals. The Lithium-ion battery bundled with the camera is said to last 380 shots, a decent performance for a camera of this level.
Pros:
• Shoot movies of 1280 x 720 resolutions with sound at 24 frames per second and enjoy watching them in HD quality. This feature might consume more memory than intended.
• One of the much-applauded features of this camera is its ability to support RAW format. Two modes –RAW only and RAW plus are available in this regard for the aid of serious shooters. To process the RAW images special software called Silkypix has been provided.
• The camera packs a 3” wide-screen LCD of a whopping 460k resolution for easy composing and reviewing of shots.
Cons:
• The camera does not carry a built-in optical viewfinder.
• A modicum of barrel distortion, chromatic aberration and fringing is evident while using the Leica Zoom lens.
• Composing shots in bright lights is a tedious process with this camera as the screen looks washed out offering less visibility.
• Images look hopeless and noisy as you climb up the ISO range.
• Taking pictures with default settings renders soft images.
Pricing Range: Bring this power-ranger home by paying just $499. Available in Silver & Black!
Final Verdict: Considering the drawbacks the camera is ridden with, it would be fair to say that the LX3 is over-priced for its range, bundled components and performance. Ignoring the quirks, this is a power-packed camera that boasts several features that have been privy to DSLRs alone till now and is worth checking out.