Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2K (black)
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2 is a good choice for an enthusiast looking for a powerful camera that can fit into a jacket pocket.
Posts about the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2K (black)
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Holiday shoppers looking for a high-end compact camera this year are likely to be choosing between two hot cameras: the Canon PowerShot G10 and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. Both cameras list for...
Reviews
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CNET Review
The Good: Great lens; nice design; lots of manual controls.
The Bad: Generally soft photos; mediocre movies; no optical viewfinder.
The Bottom Line: The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2 is a good choice for an enthusiast looking for a powerful camera that can fit into a jacket pocket.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 790 reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2 from international magazines and websites.
The Verdict: Experts rate this product 75/100 and users 85/100. Comparing these reviews to 666840 other Digital Compact Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore 82/100 = Very Good.
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dphoto.co.nz
Review Summary: When Panasonic introduced this camera's predecessor, the LX1, it was widely acclaimed for the combination of its 16:9 wide-format CCD and high quality 28mm wide-angle lens. While I never had the opportunity to review that model, I saw images taken by...
The Verdict: Like the GR, the LX2 is a camera I’d happily pack for a business trip or throw in the car at weekends – just in case. It’s small, fits the hand well and the battery will capture around 300 images on a charge. About the only thing not included in the...
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popphoto.com
Review Summary: Panasonic could have impressed us just by fixing the faults we found in last year's compact Lumix DMC-LX1. But with its new Lumix DMC-LX2 ($500, street), it delivers a whole lot more. A pocketable alternative to a digital SLR, the 10.2MP LX2 packs a...
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dcresource.com
Review Summary: Some features that haven't changed include the wide-angle 28 - 112 mm lens, optical image stabilizer, full manual controls, and support for the RAW image format
The Verdict: If you're shooting at ISO 100 and not making huge prints then I recommend the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2. If you've got the patience to shoot in RAW mode, you'll likely be more satisfied with the photos you get out of the camera. If you want to run around...
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pcadvisor.co.uk
Review Summary: This camera's ability to capture images in wide-screen format is unique and useful, but the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2 is a tad bulky for a point-and-shoot.
The Verdict: The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2 10Mp compact camera enjoys very accurate exposures and takes photos in widescreen format, but it's not cheap and you must pop up the flash manually.
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techworld.com
Review Summary: This camera's ability to capture images in wide-screen format is unique and useful, but the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2 is a tad bulky for a point-and-shoot.
The Verdict: The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2 10Mp compact camera enjoys very accurate exposures and takes photos in widescreen format, but it's not cheap and you must pop up the flash manually.
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cameras.co.uk
Review Summary: My Panasonic DMC LX2 review tests the camera in a number of typical photo opportunities and awards points for each area of performance making it easier to compare against other similar digital cameras.
The Verdict: The Panasonic DMC LX2 is an advanced digital camera with ten megapixels and a wide angle lens. It has many features you would expect to find on a digital SLR. On the whole the camera performed well in my tests. In fact it was outstanding in lowlight.
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dpinterface.com
Review Summary: The Panasonic Lumix LX2 can be thought of as a fairly big upgrade to the LX1 with more resolution, a larger widescreen LCD, new processor and some other improvements here and there. Find out if it's a worthy upgrade in the review now.
The Verdict: The Panasonic Lumix LX2 is a great compact (not in your back pocket though) camera. It can produce 10 megapixels of widescreen photos, a 28 mm wide-angle lens and of course has a lovely widescreen LCD on the back to show off your photos.
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pcworld.com
Review Summary: The 10-megapixel Lumix DMC-LX2 ($410 as of February 15, 2007), the most recent Panasonic model we've tested, has the same image stabilization feature found on many other Lumix cameras, but it dispenses with those cameras' long zoom in favor of a...
The Verdict: High image quality and widescreen format are this camera's best attributes, though some controls could be easier to use.
Price Range: $594.95 - $594.95
- Panasonic
- DMC-LX2K
General
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Product TypeDigital camera - Compact
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Enclosure ColorBlack
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Resolution10 megapixels
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Optical Sensor TypeCCD
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Total Pixels10,400,000 pixels
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Effective Sensor Resolution10,100,000 pixels
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Optical Sensor Size1/1.65"
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Digital Zoom4 x
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Image StabilizerOptical
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Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty9
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Digital Video FormatQuickTime
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Image Recording FormatJPEG, RAW
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AV InterfacesComposite video
Exposure & White Balance
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Light SensitivityISO 3200, ISO 1600, ISO 800, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO auto
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Exposure MeteringMulti-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
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Exposure ModesProgram, Automatic, Shutter-priority, Manual, Aperture-priority
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Shooting ProgramsCandle, Snow, Beach, Sports mode, Night portrait, Party/indoor, Self-portrait, baby2, baby1, High sensitivity, Night scene, Soft skin, Starry sky, Aerial photo, Fireworks, Food, Scenery, Portrait mode
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Special EffectsCool, Warm, Black & White, Sepia
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White BalanceAutomatic, Presets, Custom
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White Balance PresetsDaylight, Shade, Cloudy, Flash, Halogen
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Max Shutter Speed1/2000 sec
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Min Shutter Speed60 sec
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Exposure Compensation±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
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Auto Exposure Bracketing3 steps in 1/3 EV step
Lens System
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TypeLeica 4 x x Zoom lens - 6.3 mm - 25.2 mm - F/2.8-4.9
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Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera28 - 112 mm
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Focus AdjustmentManual, Automatic
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Min Focus Range19.7 in
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Macro Focus Range2 in
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Zoom AdjustmentMotorized drive
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Lens Construction8 groups / 9 elements
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FeaturesAspherical lens
Camera Flash
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Camera FlashPop-up flash
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Flash ModesFill-in mode, Slow synchro, Auto mode, Flash OFF mode, Red-eye reduction
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FeaturesFlash +/- compensation, AF illuminator
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Effective Flash Range2 ft - 16 ft
Additional Features
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Continuous Shooting Speed2 frames per second, 1 frame per second
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Self Timer Delay2 sec, 10 sec
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Additional FeaturesDigital image rotation, Audio recording, Backlight compensation, Resizing an image, Cropping an image, Saturation control, 16:9 widescreen mode, DPOF support, RGB primary color filter, Built-in speaker, Digital noise reduction, Histogram display, PictBridge support, Sharpness control, Contrast control
Display
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Type2.8 in LCD display
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Resolution207,000 pixels
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Display FeaturesBuilt-in
Connections
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Connector Type1 x USB, 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x DC power input
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Memory Card SlotSD card
Viewfinder
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Viewfinder TypeNone
Miscellaneous
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Included AccessoriesUSB cable, Power adapter, Strap, Audio / video cable
Software
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SoftwareArcSoft Camera Suite, LUMIX Simple Viewer, Drivers & Utilities
Battery
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Supported Battery1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1150 mAh ( Included )
Memory / Storage
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RAM Installed13 MB
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Supported Memory CardsSDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card
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Included Memory Card13 MB Integrated
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Image StorageFine JPEG, Standard RAW 3168 x 2376, 2880 x 2160, 2304 x 1728, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 3568 x 2376, 3248 x 2160, 2560 x 1712, 2048 x 1360, 4224 x 2376, 3840 x 2160, 3072 x 1728, 1920 x 1080
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Video CaptureQuickTime - 640 x 480, QuickTime - 640 x 480, QuickTime - 320 x 240, QuickTime - 320 x 240, QuickTime - 848 x 480, QuickTime - 848 x 480, QuickTime - 1280 x 720
Dimensions & Weight
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Width4.2 in
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Depth1 in
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Height2.2 in
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Weight6.6 oz
Main Features
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Image stabilizer featureOptical stabilization helps prevent blurry pictures, especially for handheld cameras at slow shutter speeds or when using high optical zoom.
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