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- Manufacturer Limited Warranty period (parts): 1 year
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The Lumix DMC-LX2K camera by Panasonic is a technology powerhouse! 10.2 Megapixel Resolution with CCD Image Sensor allows more light through, to give superior clarity and crisp detail to every image. You can blow the prints up to poster size, and not lose any quality to your photo's images. Combine 4X Optical Zoom and 4X Digital zoom for 16X Zoom, to create memorable close-ups. Bring them in even closer with the Extra Optical Zoom mode, for a strength of 24.8X. Light sensitivity ranges from ISO100 to ISO1600, with a special High Sensitivity mode to take it up to ISO3200, allowing this camera to handle many light situations from sunlit snow to moonlight strolls. Images are recorded with JPEG and QuickTime Motion JPEG. Burst Shooting Mode allows for 2fps for 5 frames.
There is a Consecutive Shooting mode, limited only by the amount of memory left on your card, or in the camera. 13MB memory is built in, so you can still record your shots, even if you forget your card. There is a port for your choice of memory card; SD, SDHC, or Multimedia. A generous 2.8" LCD display monitor assists in framing, selecting and editing your shots. The easy to read menu can be set in any one of seven languages, from English to Traditional Chinese.
This camera packs many useful features in its compact Classic Black case, making this an elegant fashion accessory to record all of your memorable moments! Just tuck it away in your pocket or purse, and let the memories begin!
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Don't listen to these reviews
- Pros: 1) Awesome control capability, only surpased by dSLRs
2) 16x9 format makes beautiful pictures
3) Noise is MINIMAL most of the time and no worse than my Canon G7 or any previous Sony I have owned. What is left Noise Ninja handles quickly and easily, though with some detail loss.
4) The pictures are amazingly sharp and detailed even at 1000% magnification (10x) in photoshop or lightroom.
5) Huge, bright, super sharp 16x9 LCD.
- Cons: 1) Noise is present, though with a little understanding it is completely manageable. People who would over look this camera due to noise do not deserve a camera this good anyhow.
2) Tripod mount is way off to the side, very annoying but workable.
3) Huge screen on the back is likely to get scratched or damamged since it is not protected.
4) Lens does not fully retract into body making it difficult to carry in pocket, especially in a case.
5) Lens cap is not built in. This is annoying. I keep forgetting about that dog gone lens cap.
- Other Thoughts: This camera surpasses my expectations and easily produces the best pictures with the highest amount of control of ANY point n shoot I have ever used. I tried out a few other cameras localy before I bought this and I have been nothing but impressed so far.
Printing is beautiful, so far up to 16x20, any larger and I need to send it out.
11x17 prints make great 16x9 with a little blade work. RAW produces amazingly sharp images, Exposure Bracketing produceses outstanding HDR shots and the manual controls give you a lot of control over your composition, exposure and lighting.
For a point n shoot with full manual control over nearly every aspect of a picture you cannot beat this camera. If you want less noise get a Fuji or a dSLR.
Amazingly capable compact
- Pros: Outstanding Leica lens; "Wide" implementation in almost every way; incredible degree of manual control for a compact; build-quality & industrial design are solid, clean, sytlish, and impressive; price seems reasonable given the above, making this virtually a one-of-a-kind on the market today.
- Cons: Outstanding Leica lens makes it a bit too big for a pocket; noisy at high ISOs & over-aggressive noise reduction; less-common Micro-USB connection; flash seems like it could be bigger & stronger; owner's manual is laughably bad; not for large hands or clumsy fingers.
- Other Thoughts: 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 looks in most pictures, but that protrusive 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.
| Model | DMC-LX2K |
| Series | LUMIX LX Series |
| Color | Black |
| Type | Ultra-Compact |
| Image Sensor | 1/1.65" CCD |
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Amazingly capable compact
- Pros: Outstanding Leica lens; "Wide" implementation in almost every way; incredible degree of manual control for a compact; build-quality & industrial design are solid, clean, sytlish, and impressive; price seems reasonable given the above, making this virtually a one-of-a-kind on the market today.
- Cons: Outstanding Leica lens makes it a bit too big for a pocket; noisy at high ISOs & over-aggressive noise reduction; less-common Micro-USB connection; flash seems like it could be bigger & stronger; owner's manual is laughably bad; not for large hands or clumsy fingers.
- Other Thoughts: 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 looks in most pictures, but that protrusive 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.
Don't listen to these reviews
- Pros: 1) Awesome control capability, only surpased by dSLRs
2) 16x9 format makes beautiful pictures
3) Noise is MINIMAL most of the time and no worse than my Canon G7 or any previous Sony I have owned. What is left Noise Ninja handles quickly and easily, though with some detail loss.
4) The pictures are amazingly sharp and detailed even at 1000% magnification (10x) in photoshop or lightroom.
5) Huge, bright, super sharp 16x9 LCD.
- Cons: 1) Noise is present, though with a little understanding it is completely manageable. People who would over look this camera due to noise do not deserve a camera this good anyhow.
2) Tripod mount is way off to the side, very annoying but workable.
3) Huge screen on the back is likely to get scratched or damamged since it is not protected.
4) Lens does not fully retract into body making it difficult to carry in pocket, especially in a case.
5) Lens cap is not built in. This is annoying. I keep forgetting about that dog gone lens cap.
- Other Thoughts: This camera surpasses my expectations and easily produces the best pictures with the highest amount of control of ANY point n shoot I have ever used. I tried out a few other cameras localy before I bought this and I have been nothing but impressed so far.
Printing is beautiful, so far up to 16x20, any larger and I need to send it out.
11x17 prints make great 16x9 with a little blade work. RAW produces amazingly sharp images, Exposure Bracketing produceses outstanding HDR shots and the manual controls give you a lot of control over your composition, exposure and lighting.
For a point n shoot with full manual control over nearly every aspect of a picture you cannot beat this camera. If you want less noise get a Fuji or a dSLR.
AAAC (avoid at any cost)
- Pros: Leica lens, wide lens, wide screeen format
- Cons: Worst pixel noise in industry even at ISO 100, smearing colors at ISO>100, slowest ever RAW shooting, smallest in industry RAM 13 MB, small zoom, worst LCD among all soapbox cameras not allowing off-angle viewing, jerky video due to not smooth transitions of image stabilization, bad image stabilization in night shots, no zoom during recording, useless 15fps high-def video
- Other Thoughts: Other user wrote:
1) "RAW format allows for incredible creative control".
RAW and JPEG are so noisy that even Noise Ninja is helpless. 5 seconds for RAW shooting!
2)"The design is very sleek, fits easily into a pocket or purse". No, it does not fit easily in pocket due to objective's barrel which makes it twice as thick. In the pocket you scratch the screen, and make lens dirty since you permanently lose not built-in lens cap
3) ..."and yet produced files that can be printed at significant sizes (i.e. 16x20)"
where you start clearly see poxel noise like black dirt on all faces, shadows and even bright red tones. Red roses, for example, look dusty
4)"It has more manual controls, easily accessed, directed at the serious shooter than any compact I've ever seen". Its GUI interface has primitively made look and feel with in-house fonts of 30 years old computers. Due to button overlay, you can accidentally erase whole your flash. No info on special function (you need manual)
| General |
| Brand |
Panasonic |
| Series |
LUMIX LX Series |
| Model |
Lumix DMC-LX2K |
| Color |
Black |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) |
2.20'' x 4.16'' x 1.04'' |
| Weight |
0.41 lbs. |
| Type |
Ultra-Compact |
| Image Sensor |
| Image Sensor |
1/1.65" CCD |
| Gross Pixels |
10.4 MP |
| Effective Pixels |
10.2 MP |
| Resolution |
4:3 Aspect Ratio (Still Image): 3168 x 2378
3:2 Aspect Ratio (Still Image): 3568 x 2376
16:9 Aspect Ratio (Still Image): 4224 x 2376 |
| Image Stabilization |
MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer |
| Lens |
| Optical Zoom |
4X |
| Digital Zoom |
4X |
| Wide Angle |
28mm |
| Focal Length |
f=6.3-25.2mm (35mm equivalent: 28-112mm in 16:9 aspect mode) |
| Aperture |
F2.8 - 4.9 |
| Shutter |
| Shutter Speed |
1/4 - 1/2000 sec.: Auto
1 - 1/2000 sec.: Program AE
8 - 1/2000 sec.: Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE
60 - 1/2000 sec.: Manual |
| Self-timer |
2s or 10s |
| Focus |
| Focus Type |
Auto |
| Auto Focus |
Yes |
| Normal Focus Range |
Wide 50cm / Tele 120cm - infinity |
| Macro Focus Range |
Wide 5cm / Tele 30cm - infinity |
| Flash |
| Flash Mode |
Auto
Red-Eye Reduction: Auto, Slow-sync, Forced Off
Forced On/Off |
| Exposure |
| Exposure Control |
Auto
Program AE
Aperture Priority AE
Shutter Priority AE
Manual |
| Exposure Compensation |
-2 EV to +2 EV in increments of 1/3 EV |
| Metering System |
Intelligent Multiple / Center-weighted / Spot |
| Sensitivity |
Auto / I.ISO / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 /1600 (High Sensitivity Mode: 3200) |
| White Balance |
| White Balance |
Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade /Halogen / Flash / White Set 1,2 /
White Balance Adjustment (150K step, -1500 +1500K) (except for auto WB) |
| Viewfinder & Monitor |
| Viewfinder |
N/A |
| LCD |
2.8" 207K |
| Functions |
| Continuous Drive |
Full-resolution image:
Standard Mode: Up to 5 images at 2 or 1 frames/sec.
Fine Mode: Up to 3 images |
| Tripod Mount |
Supported |
| Shooting Modes |
Dial: Auto, P(Program AE) Mode, A(Aperture Priority AE) Mode, S(Shutter Priority AE) Mode, M(Manual Exposure) Mode, Motion Picture, Playback, Print
Scene Modes: SCN (Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Self-Portrait, Food, Party, Candle Light, Fireworks, Starry Sky, Beach, Aerial Photo, Snow, High Sensitivity, Baby 1&2) |
| Playback |
25 or 9-Thumbnail Display
Calendar Display, Zoomed Playback (16x max)
Image Rotation
Slide Show
Favorite Pictures
Resizing
Trimming, Protection
DPOF Print Setting |
| Movie |
| Movie Format |
MOV (QuickTime Motion JPEG) |
| Movie Recording |
Motion Image (4:3 Aspect Ratio): 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Motion Image (16:9 Aspect Ratio): 848 x 480, 1280 x 720 |
| Max. Recording Resolution |
1280 x 720 |
| Recording Media |
| File Formats |
JPEG |
| Internal Memory |
13 MB |
| Storage Media |
SD / SDHC / MMC Card |
| Interface |
| USB |
Yes |
| A/V Out |
Yes |
| Mic |
Yes |
| Battery |
| Battery |
Lithium-ion Battery Pack (3.7V, 1150 mAh) |
| Battery Life |
Up to 300 pictures (CIPA Standard) |
| Packaging |
| Package Contents |
Battery Charger
Battery Pack
Battery Carrying Case
Lens Cap
Cables AV & USB
Strap |
| Manufacturer Warranty |
| Parts |
1 year limited |
| Labor |
1 year limited |
Introduction
The Lumix DMC-LX2K camera by Panasonic is a technology powerhouse! 10.2 Megapixel Resolution with CCD Image Sensor allows more light through, to give superior clarity and crisp detail to every image. You can blow the prints up to poster size, and not lose any quality to your photo's images. Combine 4X Optical Zoom and 4X Digital zoom for 16X Zoom, to create memorable close-ups. Bring them in even closer with the Extra Optical Zoom mode, for a strength of 24.8X. Light sensitivity ranges from ISO100 to ISO1600, with a special High Sensitivity mode to take it up to ISO3200, allowing this camera to handle many light situations from sunlit snow to moonlight strolls. Images are recorded with JPEG and QuickTime Motion JPEG. Burst Shooting Mode allows for 2fps for 5 frames.
There is a Consecutive Shooting mode, limited only by the amount of memory left on your card, or in the camera. 13MB memory is built in, so you can still record your shots, even if you forget your card. There is a port for your choice of memory card; SD, SDHC, or Multimedia. A generous 2.8" LCD display monitor assists in framing, selecting and editing your shots. The easy to read menu can be set in any one of seven languages, from English to Traditional Chinese.
This camera packs many useful features in its compact Classic Black case, making this an elegant fashion accessory to record all of your memorable moments! Just tuck it away in your pocket or purse, and let the memories begin!
Highlights
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10.2 Megapixel CCD
The Panasonic DMC-LX2K features an impressive 10.2 megapixel CCD to capture high-resolution images with edge-to-edge sharpness and incredible color for extra enlargements and creative cropping.
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Wide 28mm LEICA DC Lens
With the Panasonic DMC-LX2K's 4X optical zoom 28mm LEICA DC lens, take wide-angle shots with rich perspective.
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Large 2.8” Wide LCD Screen
The Panasonic DMC-LX2K's 2.8" wide (16:9) LCD screen provides a dynamic view for shooting and viewing images. The High Angle mode makes it easy to view the LCD image when holding the camera high above you.
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Venus Engine III
Venus Engine III, the newly-improved image processing LSI, delivers quick response and high-quality image output, yet dramatically reduces noise levels, making it possible to shoot at ISO 1600 with full resolution.
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Intelligent Image Stabilizer
Blur compensation performance has evolved even further. LUMIX's popular MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) suppresses image blurring caused by hand-shake, and Intelligent ISO Control minimizes motion-caused blurring when photographing children, animals, or other moving subjects.
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Quick Specs
| Brand | Panasonic |
| Series | LUMIX LX Series |
| Type | Ultra-Compact |
| Optical Zoom | 4X |
| Digital Zoom | 4X |
| LCD | 2.8" |
| Storage Media | SD / SDHC / MMC Card |
| Color | Black |
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Reviewed By: meltsley on 8/7/2007
Tech Level: high - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
