Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2

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Image quality is good without coming close to budget D-SLRs that fall within £50 of the LX2's asking price. Our images were largely clear of noise at ISO 100, but we experienced purple fringing on images with even

When Panasonic threw down the much-anticipated successor to the LX1, we couldn't wait to get our paws on one, and while glamour shots tell a portion of the story, we all know it's the performance that counts.

This 10.2MP beauty is perfect for DSLR owners looking for a lightweight alternative with lots of control.

Review posted 11/3/2006 Introduction & Physical Views Click on the Lumix LX2 to take a QuickTime VR tour Panasonic's Lumix DMC-LX2 inherits a wide range of features from last years LX1 , like the same 4x optical zoom (equivalent to 28mm to 112mm on a 35mm film camera), MEGA O.I.S.(Optical

Panasonic DMC-LX2 review, find out how the DMC-LX2 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

The LX2 replaces Panasonic's 8MP LX1

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Plenty of user-adjustable controls in a high-resolution camera that fits into a jacket pocket.Released just over a year after the DMC-LX1, Panasonic's Lumix DMC-LX2 model retains many of the admirable features of its innovative predecessor but boasts a higher resolution sensor (10.2 megapixels, vs 8.4). The main advantage of the new model lies in its 'widescreen' LCD monitor, which no longer letterboxes shots taken with the camera's 16:9 setting. There's also a new widescreen movie mode that records video clips at 1280 x 720 pixels, creating movies for playing back on widescreen TV sets. However, there's still no optical viewfinder.

The Lumix LX1, announced July 2005, was a camera that proved just how commited Panasonic is to shaking up the digital camera market with innovative, often quirky products rather than taking the easy (though unimaginitive) 'me too' route followed by so many other manufacturers. Designed with the photo enthusiast in mind it offered the world's first 16:9 widescreen CCD sensor, a useful 28-112mm 4x wide angle zoom lens (with optical stabilization, naturally) and full photographic control. And now, a year later we have the LX2, which adds a 16:9 widescreen LCD to match the sensor, ups the pixel count to 10.2 megapixels and upgrades the processor to the latest Venus Engine III. There are also minor enhancements to the control interface and a new (low resolution) ISO 3200 mode.

Panasonic Lumix DMC LX2 8 to 10 Megapixel user reviews : 4.6 out of 5 - 2 reviews - photographyreview.com

Steve's Conclusion For 2006, Panasonic has updated their DMC-LX1 from last year with the Lumix DMC-LX2. This new model includes all of the features that made the LX1 popular, however it is improved with a 10-megapixel imager, larger 2.8-inch LCD display, Intelligent ISO Control (IIC) mode, broader

The Lumix LX1, announced July 2005, was a camera that proved just how commited Panasonic is to shaking up the digital camera market with innovative, often quirky products rather than taking the easy (though unimaginitive) 'me too' route followed by so many other manufacturers. Designed with the photo enthusiast in mind it offered the world's first 16:9 widescreen CCD sensor, a useful 28-112mm 4x wide angle zoom lens (with optical stabilization, naturally) and full photographic control. And now, a year later we have the LX2, which adds a 16:9 widescreen LCD to match the sensor, ups the pixel count to 10.2 megapixels and upgrades the processor to the latest Venus Engine III. There are also minor enhancements to the control interface and a new (low resolution) ISO 3200 mode.