Panasonic DMC-LX2K 10.2MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black) | List Price: $499.99
Discount Price: $375.26
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Brand: Panasonic
Binding: Electronics
Release Date: 2006-09-21
Features: - 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)
It is what it is [Posted on 2008-05-26]
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.
calidad y diversidad de opciones en tamaño pequeño [Posted on 2008-05-27]
llegue a este modelo de cámara de panasonic gracias a la sugerencia de un familiar que se dedica profesionalmente a la fotografía y el resultado obtenido es muy satisfactorio...esta camara, en un tamaño pequeño, similar a las camaras "point and shot", ofrece la opcion de ser manejada manualmente o de forma semiautomática, con una calidad de imagen bastante alta. tambien ofrece la opcion de archivos raw, algo poco comun en máquinas de este tamaño
un aspecto singular es la posibilidad de escoger entre 3 formatos de imagen, mi preferido es aquel que permite imagenes de 10 Mp en formato ancho
el manjo de los colores merece una mencion especial, he tenido otras lumix y en esta se obtienen unos colores aun mejores
para quienes estan buscando una máquina versatil, con una muy alta calidad de imagen y en un formato pequeño, este es un equipo muy recomendable a un precio muy razonable. En esta cámara, panasonic logra integrar la más alta tecnología con mucho del espíritu que acompaña a la fotografía más tradicional...la tapa del lente, atada con una cuerda y no automática como la gran mayoría de las cámaras de este tamaño, es un guiño a esta visión que combina pasado, presente y futuro
A great camera! [Posted on 2008-05-30]
I happen to love mine. I have had it for a few months now and love the picture quality. I gave up my Canon SD750 for this as my point and shoot (I have a Canon 30D SLR for my trips) and the only thing I miss is being able to slip it into a pocket!
I went for the $75 Leica case made for the sister camera and love it!
great [Posted on 2008-05-30]
Great pictures and movies. Easy to handle. Not so good with little light without a flash... my previous old Olympus C2100 was better.
Panasonic LX2S [Posted on 2008-06-19]
This is a great, great camera. Takes quality photos and has very useful manual functions. I would recommend this camera to anyone who likes photography as a hobby but has yet to be able to afford to replace their film SLR with a digital one.
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