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  • 10:35 am on July 24, 2009 Permalink
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    The Fuji F200 EXR Is One Of InfoSyncWorld’s Four Best High Performance Compact Digital Cameras (2009) – Mike Perlman:

    The Fujifilm Finepix F200 EXR was probably the ultimate surprise performance of the year, for this compact truly blew our initial expectations out of the water and far away. To lay it straight on the table, the Fujifilm Finepix F200 EXR is not pleasing to look at, courtesy of its muddy brownish paint job and hourglass sponge-like chassis. However, a quality imaging powerplant lies within this unassuming and plain design. The Fujifilm Finepix F200 EXR cranked out an image performance that was on par with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 and Canon PowerShot G10 in bright and low light, and we’re pretty sure its 12-megapixel 1/1.6-inch Super CCD EXR sensor had something to do with it.

    We shot in various Dynamic Range boosting modes and achieved some excellent results. The Fujifilm Finepix might not be stocked with a plethora of standard features, for the camera has a max shutter speed of eight seconds. But what the camera lacks in tradition, it makes up for with innovation, thanks to the wealth of effective EXR shooting modes. Don’t expect good looks or a stellar interface from the Fujifilm Finepix F200 EXR, but if you’re looking for a compact with the best image quality in this price range, look no further.

     
  • 10:33 am on July 24, 2009 Permalink
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    Canon Powershot G10 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 In InfoSyncWorld’s Four Best High Performance Compact Digital Cameras Report (2009) – Mike Perlman:

    “Anything you can do, I can better”, sings the Canon PowerShot G10, which is strikingly similar to the aforementioned Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 based on appearance alone. But upon further investigation, it becomes apparent that the Canon PowerShot G10 has a layer cake-style ISO dial mounted underneath the Mode dial. The Canon PowerShot G10 also adds an optical viewfinder and boosts the megapixel count to an obtuse 14.7. Keep in mind that the Canon PowerShot G10’s 1/1.7-inch sensor is slightly larger than the Lumix DMC-LX3’s, so we did attain a better overall image performance from the Panny.

    The Canon PowerShot G10’s lowest shutter speed is also 15 seconds and the highest ISO is 1600, so we went with the Lumix DMC-LX3 in the features department. However, the Canon PowerShot G10 flaunts a superior interface with an Exposure Compensation dial, menu Set dial and 3-inch LCD. It’s a tossup, so we suggest taking the Canon PowerShot G10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 for test drives before settling on either one.

     
  • 10:30 am on July 24, 2009 Permalink
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    The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 Is One Of InfoSyncWorld’s Four Best High Performance Compact Digital Cameras (2009) – Mike Perlman:

    The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 teleported us back to a time when compact film SLRs roamed the earth, only this time with a fixed lens and entirely digital guts. Its 10-megapizel 1/1/63-inch CCD succeeded in cranking out beautiful images in bright and low light, and the Lumix DMC-LX3 never skimped on features while we were in the field. Not only does the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 offer an excellent shutter speed range of one minute to 1/2000-second, the ISO max is 3200 and the camera has a few artsy filters such as Pinhole and Film Grain.

     
  • 10:25 am on July 22, 2009 Permalink
    Tags: Panasonic LX3 Reviews, Ricoh CX1 Reviews

    Why own both the Panasonic LX3 and Ricoh CX1? – Nick Bland, on the photos he took with the Ricoh:

    These taken at the long end of the zoom on CX1 … definitely something my LX3 unfortunately can’t manage, which is why I use them both.

    What’s impressive is that I’ve not had a single blurred image with the CX1 due to camera shake – the image stabilisation works brilliantly at all focal lengths, right up to 200mm, which along with its ultra fast-focusing ability means its easy to grab a shot when there’s little time.

     
  • 7:08 am on July 21, 2009 Permalink
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    Worried about the Panasonic LX3’s lack of zoom at the telephoto end for travel photography? – Bellefield says:

    Outdoors in good light, most cameras will give you a good image, but I am surprised by how many pictures I am now taking indoors, either on my travels (cathedrals, churches, etc) or at parties or events, and most of them are keepers.

    For me the low light ability on the LX3 combined with the wide angle lens (again, great for indoors where you want a maximum field of view) gives me many more opportunities to take pictures than a long zoom would.

     
  • 7:04 am on July 21, 2009 Permalink
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    Canon G10 vs Panasonic LX3: Enrique Owns Both – Enrique:

    The G10 has a better screen, visible in bright sunlight, longer zoom and it’s a bit less noisy at base ISO. The LX3 is considerably smaller and lighter, so more pocketable, offers native 16:9, has a faster lens, is less noisy at higher ISO, it has a great 24mm wideangle and IQ is a bit more 3D.

    To a great extent, it is a matter of personal preferences. I hesitated a lot, that’s why I have both, but not long ago I realized that I have 3 times more keepers with the LX3. I would keep the LX3 without a doubt.

     
  • 6:58 am on July 21, 2009 Permalink
    Tags: , Canon XTi / 400D Reviews, Panasonic LX3 Reviews

    Travel Photography: Pros and Cons of the Panasonic LX3 vs Canon XTi / 400D vs Canon G10 – William Ing sums it up nicely.

     
  • 9:28 pm on July 17, 2009 Permalink
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    The highly-reflective rear LCD screen on the Lumix DMC-LX3? – Guy Parsons:

    … my Panasonic LX3 is a disaster in bright light. The LCD is so reflective that it does become guesswork at times (may be good as a make-up mirror for the ladies!).

     
  • 12:45 pm on July 15, 2009 Permalink
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    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 / DMC-TZ7 – Paul Schubert, who was trying to choose one of the two compact cameras, which will then be used “… primarily for family shots (two young kids)”, says:

    While I was very keen on the LX3 for its larger sensor and faster lens, in the end I opted for the TZ7/ZS3 because I just couldn’t tolerate the tiny zoom on the LX3. I guess you can crop/digital zoom the LX3, but if you’re going to be doing a lot of zooming then you may as well go for the dedicated zoom lens. I’ve found I’ve been using the full range of the zoom more than I expected, so I’m glad with my decision in that regard. I do find some of the features of the ZS3 a bit gimmicky and unnecessary, and I still lament the small CCD sensor, but I think the camera strikes a reasonable balance as a jack of all trades compact.

     
  • Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 vs Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR

    10:07 am on July 13, 2009 Permalink
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    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 vs Fujifilm F200EXR – DigitalRev writes:

    With the right knowledge, the LX3 will outperform the F200EXR most of the time without fail. However, that is not to say the F200EXR is inferior. It is easy to use and gives consistent results. In the right situation, it can better the LX3’s results. This of course is limited to the situations when its High Dynamic Range mode is employed. In High Resolution mode, you would expect the LX3’s optics to give you more clarity and light given its larger aperture and better glass. This would likely be the case as well in most low light situations as well. The F200EXR truly stands out in High Dynamic Range mode, and given the price difference between the two cameras, its performance is really excellent value for money. However, for those who prefer to take control of their settings, the Panasonic Lumix LX3 would be the best bet.

     
  • Ian Ho's Leica D-LUX 4 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 Comparisons

    1:23 pm on July 9, 2009 Permalink
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    Three articles on Ian Ho’s blog should provide a lot of information for you to decide which of these cameras is the one for you:

    1. Part 1 – sample photos, 100% crops, and differences in the lens coatings.
    2. Part 2 – more comparison photos, this time at KLCC.
    3. More photos showing the differences in lens coatings employed in each camera.
     
  • 10:44 am on July 9, 2009 Permalink
    Tags: Canon 270EX References, , Panasonic LX3 Reviews

    Fuji F200 EXR vs Panasonic LX3 – Karl B, on the extra features and functionality you get when you pay more for the LumiX DMC-LX3 over the FujiFilm FinePix F200EXR:

    I paid the extra for controllable flash, bracketing, histograms & flashing highlight warnings, Raw, faster lens, better LCD, better IS, wider angle, better lowlight shooting indoors which includes the ability to use a hotshoe to bounce my tiny pocketable Canon EX270 when ultimate IQ is needed.

    Notes:

    1. IQ = image quality.
    2. Raw = RAW image file.
    3. Canon EX270 should be Canon 270EX.
    4. Faster lens on the LX3 refers to the largest aperture openings of F/2.0 at the wide end, and F/2.8 at the telephoto end.
     
  • 10:33 am on July 9, 2009 Permalink
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    Size Comparisons: Fuji F30 vs Fuji F200 EXR vs Canon G10 vs Panasonic LX3 – Z Art compares all four cameras side-by-side from all angles.

    Size Comparisons_ Fuji F30 vs Fuji F200 EXR vs Canon G10 vs Panasonic LX3

    The Powershot G10 looks a fair bit larger than the FinePix F30, FujiFilm F200EXR and Lumix DMC-LX3.

    The Panasonic LX3 lens doesn’t retract into the body when you switch off the camera, thus making it difficult to slip the LX3 into your pocket.

    (via ZoranC on DPReview)

     
  • 11:31 am on July 6, 2009 Permalink
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    Digital compact cameras with 720p HD video – Nice summary piece by CNET Australia, which lists the following 720p HD-capable cameras:

    1. Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
    2. Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
    3. Canon Powershot SD780 IS Digital ELPH / Canon Digital IXUS 100 IS
    4. Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 / DMC-TZ7
    5. Olympus PEN E-P1
    6. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900

    Compact cameras with HD video

    The article has links to more comprehensive reviews for each camera.