Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 Review

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Model Name:	Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
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Manufacturer URL:	Mfr. Website
General
Model Number:	DMC-LX3
Camera Format:	Compact
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$500.00
Street Price:	$449.95
Date Available:	2008-08-31
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	9.1 oz (257 g) includes batteries
Weight With Batteries?	Yes
Size:	4.3 x 2.3 x 1.1 in. (109 x 60 x 27 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 3776 x 2520 (9.5 MP, Other), 3968 x 2232 (8.9 MP, 16:9), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 3168 x 2112 (6.7 MP, 3:2), 3328 x 1872 (6.2 MP, 16:9), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 2656 x 1768 (4.7 MP, 3:2), 2784 x 1568 (4.4 MP, 16:9), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 2112 x 1408 (3.0 MP, 3:2), 2208 x 1248 (2.8 MP, Other), 2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3)
Continuous-mode frames/second:	1.9
Movie Resolution:	1280x720, 848x480, 640x480, 320x240, 320x240
Movie Frame Rate:	24, 30, 30, 30, 10
Movie Audio:	Yes
CCD Sensor (Megapixels):	11.30
CCD Size (inches):	1/1.63"
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	4:3, 16:9
Sensor Type:	CCD
Effective Megapixels:	10.10
Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	24 - 60 mm
Zoom Ratio:	2.50x
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	4x
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes
Normal Focus Range:	50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	1 cm to Infinity 0.4 in to Infinity
Aperture Range:	f/2.0 (wide) / f/2.8 (tele) - f/8
Lens Thread:
Lens Thread Type:
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:
Viewfinder Type:	Optional external viewfinder
Display
Optical Viewfinder:
LCD Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD Size (inches):	3.0
LCD Resolution:	460,000 dots
Touchscreen:
Articulating LCD:	No
Max Playback Zoom:	16.0x
Exposure
ISO Settings:	Auto, High Sensitivity Auto (1600-6400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Flash, Halogen, Color Temperature, White Set 1, White Set 2
Shutter Speed Range:	60 - 1/2000
Exp Adj Range (EV):	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Intelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot
Program AE:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Portrait, Soft Skin, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High sensitivity, Starry Sky, Fireworks, Beach, Snow, Aerial photo, Hi-Speed Burst, Flash-Burst, Film Grain, Pin Hole
Self Timer:	2 or 10 seconds
Flash
Internal Flash:	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Auto w/ Red-Eye Reduction, On, Slow-Sync w/ Red-Eye Reduction, Off
Flash Guide Number (Meters):	n/a
Flash Range Description:	Wide: 0.8 - 8.3m; Tele: 0.3 - 5.9m (ISO Auto)
Ext Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC
Memory Included (MB):	50.0
Uncompressed Format:
CCD Raw Format:	Yes
Movie File Format:	QuickTime Motion JPEG
Connectivity
Video Out:	Yes
Video Mode (NTSC/PAL):	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed
Other Connection:	DC Input
Included Software:	PHOTOfunSTUDIO Viewer 2.1E, ArcSoft MediaImpression, ArcSoft Panorama Maker, SilkyPix Developer Studio 3.0SE
OS Compatibility:
Power
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary
Usable Battery Types:	3.7V 1150mAh Lithium Ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included:	Yes
CIPA Rating:	380
Notes & Features:	Optical Image Stabilizer, Face Detection, Intelligent Auto, RAW support.

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