- CNET Editors' Rating 7.4/10 Very good Editorial policies >>
Specs: Resolution: 10 megapixels; Optical zoom: 4 x; Display type: 2.8 in LCD display See full specs >>
Price range: $359.95 - $439.48
CNET editors' review
- Reviewed on: 10/26/2006
- Released on: 08/21/2006
CNET product brief
Description: The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2S is a 10-megapixel, enthusiast's camera.Compared to other enthusiast's digital cameras on the market, it is midpriced at around $375.
Pros: Has a 10-megapixel resolution, which is higher than some similarly priced digital cameras.Also, this digital camera has a 2.8 inch viewscreen, which is larger than some similarly priced digital cameras.Weighing only 6.6 ounces without battery and media, this digital camera is rather light relative to its competitors.This camera also offers control of several exposure modes including shutter-priority, aperture-priority, manual, and program mode.This unit supports RAW picture files, which makes color adjustments in software much easier.
Cons: Weighs in at 6.6 ounces weight.
Suitability: Designed for those who consider image quality and performance more important than ease of use.A recommended use, based on key features, is semi-professional photography.The largest recommended print size, estimated from the camera's resolution, is 12x16 or larger.
Value: Overall, this digital camera's features seem a bit weak for its price, compared to most other digital cameras.
Suggestions: For more help in deciding if this is the best digital camera for you, visit the buying guide for digital cameras at CNET Reviews.
stabilizer: Optical stabilization helps prevent blurry pictures, especially for handheld cameras at slow shutter speeds or when using high optical zoom.
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User opinions
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8/10 Excellent October 8, 2006
"Very nice camera, but still could be better." Read more >>
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7/10 Very good May 14, 2007
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8/10 Excellent May 4, 2007
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