Tag : image stabilized, lx2k 10, camera with, panasonic dmc, zoom black, 2mp digital
 |  Company : Panasonic List Price : $499.99 Amazon Price : $391.86 Used Price : $359.00 Average customer review :  |
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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)
Customer reviews
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.
Half SLR!
It is a really good camera, if you are really into taking photo. This camera is like a half-SLR, you can adjust diaphragm,shutter,and white balance etc. The only problem is that if you take pic for iso over than 400, your photo will become so.."mosaic", the quality is very unacceptable. Another point is about the color, its color is not as good as Canon's (warm tone). The picture that takes by the LX2 is more red-tone. Although you can adjust the white balance the solve the problem, it is still not as good as Canon's one. But in general, i like it! it is really a good camera :)
YOU WILL LOVE THIS CAMERA 
I read many reviews before purchasing this product. I take photographs for a living and need a high quality, reliable camera. Yes, for the really critical/ technical shots I still use a 35mm. However, for general use, a 35 mm is too bulky and heavy. This is why I did not want to purchase a Digital SLR.
Out of the box this camera is very easy to use. We just purchased another for our 8 year old son. Yes, he is pretty smart in that on his own (trial and error) he learned to simultaneously operate the television, satellite and stereo.
Yes, like all electronics you should read the manual to learn about the many features. Many people miss out on capturing truly magnificent photographs because they don't bother learn some of the simplest techniques. Trust me, this is not brain surgery. Spend a few hours reading and experimenting with the camera. Trial and error can be fun. Afterwards, you will be amazed on the quality of pictures you are able to capture with minimal effort. Remember, practice makes perfect.
The quality of the camera is obvious when you take it out of the box. Quite frankly, I don't waste time purchasing cheap anything... life is too short to settle for second best. This is not to say that I don't shop price. This model is being offered by Amazon at a very affordable price. I went for the silver model because it was cheaper.
You will need to purchase a SD HC card which is available everywhere. I picked up a few at CostCo.
