Why I buy this one ?
- 10.2-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 18 x 24-inch prints
- 4x image-stabilized optical zoom; 2.8-inch LCD display
- Intelligent ISO Control (I.I.C.) reduces image blur from subject movement and low light
- Can record movies in a high-definition (1280 x 720) format at 15 frames per second
- Stores images on SD memory cards; powered by li-ion battery pack (battery and charger included)

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What our customer's say!

"panasonic review", 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.

"Tradeoffs between LX2 and LX3", 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.

"Panasonic DMC-LX2", 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.

"Best Camera Ever!", Do not listen the bad reviews! This a very good camera! Ive taking pictures all around the world, landscapes, portraits, etc!!

"Almost perfect", 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.

Read this reviews before You buy...

"It is what it is", I bought this camera for a 5 month trip to Japan, wanting something smaller than my dSLR, that I would be able to just keep in my coat pocket and hopefully get good pictures out of. I bought it knowing full well that generally speaking, the image quality would not be able to match most dSLRs on the market today.

In terms of portability, it's not bad. I don't mind the lens-cap rather than an automatic option, and while it's not the smallest out there, it's good enough for me.

The body feels like it's of fairly good construction, although the first (and so far only) accessory I bought was a screen protector - a MUST if it's going to go into your pocket.

I didn't like the on-screen menus, but I can live with them. They're not so bothersome as to be a deal breaker.

My main interest in this camera was the Leica made lens - as some may know, this camera is IDENTICAL to a more expensive Leica, as the design is a joint collaboration between Panasonic and Leica. The selectable aspect ratios(4:3, 3:2, 16:9) are great, and the 28mm wide angle at 16:9 is impressive for a camera of this size.

One thing that was pleasantly surprising was the quality of the video. Although when shooting in HD you can only achieve 15 frames per second, the overall quality boost from shooting in HD made up for lower frame rates.

As others have already said, the main problem with this camera is that the images are substantially noisier at high ISOs than one might otherwise expect. In broad daylight this isn't a problem, and for snapshots and nothing "professional", it doesn't strike me as a problem. For serious work however, it will likely be an issue.

Comparing images from this camera to my Canon Digital Rebel XT also reveal that the dynamic range(the range between absolute black and absolute white) is far more limited than I was expecting. While that's not a huge problem in itself, it's something that a studious photographer should at least be aware of before they press the shutter release.

In the end, it is what it is, a point and shoot camera with wide angle, 16:9 aspect ratio capability. I wouldn't trade it for a DSLR, and in many situations I'd even prefer my film based SLR, but as far as small point and click cameras go, I'm not disappointed.

"Phenomenal for a 3 month trip in Asia ", In the fall of 2007, I took a three month trip through Southeast Asia. I needed a camera to document my travels, but I only had a big backpack for the duration. I needed a camera which was smaller than an SLR but offered much better picture quality than your average 6-8 megapixel point-and-shoot. A good friend and professional photographer emphatically recommended the Panasonic LX2, citing its ability to shoot raw format, its 16:9 wide-screen options, its phenomenal Leica lens, and its generally high-quality pictures.

The pictures I returned with still blow my mind. This camera allowed me to capture unbelievable shots while still being the perfect size to tote around in a pocket or day pack. The widescreen was perfect for gorgeous landscapes. Of note was its durability -- I'm very hard on my electronics (my iPod, for instance, did not return from this trip in one piece), but beyond a few dings here and there the camera help up wonderfully.

I highly recommend this camera to anyone that desires very high-quality pictures and versatility, without the hassle of an SLR.

"Brilliantly flexible and capable", Summary: An innovative and stunningly capable compact at a reasonable price with control options usually found only in SLRs.

Pros: "Wide" implementation in almost every way; flexible use of sensor and aspect ratios to maximize zoom, resolution, and framing options; well-organized UI; classic camera styling; widescreen (16x9) display; Leica lens is too manly to be confined to a pocket.

Cons: Leica lens is too manly to be confined to a pocket; manual is almost laughably bad; very little room to actually grip the camera without hitting some controls; less-common Micro-USB connector; controls are too tiny for the large-fingered.

I needed a replacement for my dying Canon PowerShot S230 Digital Elph. Priorities were an excellent lens, 28mm or better wide angle, small enough to fit in a pocket, respectable resolution (8mp or better), and some at least some degree of manual control. I didn't need another SLR, but the flexibility of my wife's Canon EOS 5D meant a basic point-and-shoot simply wouldn't do.

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2 nailed my requirements on everything but size. The body is actually more compact than it tends to look in most pictures, but that lens housing makes it awkward in anything but the most bulky pocket... and even then, people are likely to ask, "Is that an LX2 in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?"

I can't even ding it on size that much, because for the quality of the Leica lens it's an acceptable compromise. It's not bad industrial design; on the contrary, it's probably the smallest it could be with a lens like that.

I'd read up and was aware of the noise (and noise-reduction) problems at higher ISOs, but the way I plan to use it I don't anticipate that will be a problem. At the same time, the flash almost seems like a "why bother" afterthought. It's miniscule, dwarfed even by the small pop-up housing that springs it into place.

The worst part of the entire package is the manual. It reads like a web site that has all the useful, detailed information on a remote link -- except that here, that means it's on a page further back. The rest of the content is rife with vague disclaimers on all the ways your pictures might look lousy or things you might think are a malfunction but aren't. It's almost comical. More than half of page 46, for example, is indirect, oh-by-the-way commentary that could easily and more clearly be integrated into the main instructions for each feature. It's as if Panasonic Tech Support got a shot at the manual and just threw every issue that has ever generated a call or e-mail into it.

But that's okay. This isn't a camera for beginners or casual point-and-shooters, and photo enthusiasts may find the manual entertainingly bad.

I do find that the noise reduction is a bit too aggressive, leading to the notorious watercolor effect, so I'll generally keep this at its lowest setting and shoot at the highest ISO possible.

The only downside to the widescreen display is that it takes up so much of the back of the camera that there's very little room to actually hold the camera. Further, the control buttons are very small. I'm just comfortable with them, but am glad my fingertips aren't a millimeter larger.

"A lot of control - but it fits in your pocket!", I've been using this camera for a few months now, and I love it. Quick snapshots are a breeze, but you have more control over your settings when you need it. This is by no means an SLR - don't expect it to work miracles. But the manual controls, the intuitive menu setup and the widescreen shooting mode make this camera a standout. No more backing up to try to fit your subject into frame! The ability to capture .RAW files is great, for large prints they are superior to the .JPG's the camera produces. For smaller prints, say 14 x 20 or less, the .JPG's work well. A great pocket shooter for the money - and I get to keep my SD cards!

"Don't count on Panasonic to fix it if it is broken", I had a Panasonic Lumix camera for about 2 years. Then the zoom lever started to get stuck in the "W" position (doesn't return to the "neutral" position), which makes it now impossible to accurately zoom. Send the camera to the Panasonic service center for repair. After 1 month (!), I get letter from the service center asking about my credit card information - ignoring the fact that I included letter with the camera describing the failure and including my credit card infoo for charging the repair. So it took them 1 month to ask me for information they already have. Fast forward another month, for those of you that paid attention - 2 months! have now passed since they got the camera. They send the camera back with a packsheet, listing my exact failure description and the remark: tested all functions, no failure found! In other words they did NOTHING, charge US$112.00 to my credit card for this and the zoom lever is still stuck. Every idiot can notice this if trying to operate the zoom. So great
camera as long as it works. If it breaks after 2 years because of a lousy zoom lever design, you've got a ~$500 paper weight. Don't waste another $112 like I did trying to get Panasonic to fix it.