- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How it compares
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2
- 10 MP
- 4x f/2.8
- 1/1.8" CCD
- 2.8" LCD
#2 in 2006 Panasonic digicams
Released July, 2006
by DPReview (Oct, 2006)As mentioned above, the LX2 is a beautifully constructed camera with a real 'quality' feel and just enough weight (around 220g / 7.8 oz) to feel sturdy and stable in the hand.
Conclusion Check out the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2
First reviewed December, 2011
Features Key features of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2
10 MP
1/1.8"
by DPReview (Oct, 2006)If you really want to go big you can shoot 'HD resolution' 1280x720 pixel movies, but as these are restricted to 15 frames per second they look jerky.
megapixels
| 0 MP | 17.9 MP    | 20 MP |
Lumix DMC-LX2 by S.-Duncan (May, 2008)I needed a camera which was smaller than an SLR but offered much better picture quality than your average 6-8 megapixel point-and-shoot.
Lumix DMC-LX2 by Ellen (Jul, 2007)You can get a 5 megapixel camera with an awesome lens and get an awesome photo.
sensor size
Lumix DMC-LX2 by S.-Duncan (May, 2008)A good friend and professional photographer emphatically recommended the Panasonic LX2, citing its ability to shoot raw format, its 16:9 wide-screen options, its phenomenal Leica lens, and its generally high-quality pictures.
Lumix DMC-LX2 by SL (Dec, 2006)Aesthetics are subjective, and I agree that there are sleeker, cooler looking camaeras out there but none has the ability to shoot in RAW.
wide angle lens
Lumix DMC-LX2 by Trans4ma--GH (Jan, 2007)I bought this camera mainly because of the 16:9 aspect wide angle lens - I'm in the architectural field and this really helps in tight spaces or small rooms which you would like to capture as much a possible.
Lumix DMC-LX2 by A.-R.-Letto (Jun, 2007)The LX2 has a very wide angle capability with easy switching to three different formats; 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9.
aperture size
Lumix DMC-LX2 by amazon.com (Mar, 2007)Although adjusting shutter speed and aperture can be awkward using the joystick, the menu is very simple and offers a lot of control.
Lumix DMC-LX2 by Radon (Dec, 2006)28 mm only at 16:9 but i am really beginning to like this format.-when you want to focus manually and control shutterspeed or aperture, you have to use the same joystick.
zoom range
| 0x | 5x   | 20x |
Lumix DMC-LX2 by A.-R.-Letto (Jun, 2007)The 4X optical zoom is more than enough for distance shots, but with the camera's high resolution, it is easy to crop the target in Photoshop, giving equivalent results of a much greater zoom capability with little loss of practical resolution.
Lumix DMC-LX2 by Photo-Diva (Jun, 2007)There isn't a lot of zoom, but combined with cameras you may already have at home that have more zoom and less MP, you can have a camera for every need.
body size
106 x 56 x 26 mm
133 x 100 x 79 mm
115 x 72 x 42 mm
Lumix DMC-LX2 by DPReview (Oct, 2006)That said, it's a tribute to Panasonic's designers that such a small camera maintains such a usable level of control.
Performance Real world tests of Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2
battery life
300 photos
460 photos
440 photos
Lumix DMC-LX2 by Mark-Power (Nov, 2006)The battery could use a bit of beefing up but I've been spoiled by the Sony battery which never seems to lose a charge.
max continuous shooting
Lumix DMC-LX2 by Ellen (Jul, 2007)While the camera has a minimal shutter lag and a burst mode, you won't quite be able to capture a 90 mph fast ball in mid-air the way you would with an SLR.
Lumix DMC-LX2 by Mark-Power (Nov, 2006)I haven't tried out the burst shooting or the video capabilities.
Our analysis How does it stack up against its top 10 competitors
pros
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HD video -
26 mm -
220 g -
106 x 56 x 26 mm
cons
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Jul, 2006 -
f/2.8 -
2.8" -
207 k dots -
1/1.8" -
HD video -
3,200 ISO -
2 fps -
10 MP -
The screen is fixed in place -
No automatic HDR -
No automatic stitching -
Won't have that film look -
1/2000 s
Reviews Word on the street
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 |   Rated by 92 users at amazon.com Rated 80% by by Mark-Power (Nov, 2006)   Rated 100% by by D.-Semick--Doctor-D (Jul, 2007) Rated 100% by by Ellen (Jul, 2007) |
Lens
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2 | Rated 100% by by Mr.-Rudolf-W.-Baumueller (Dec, 2006)The Macro pictures are of very high resolution and depth of field, it is easy to take exellent pictures of Butterflies, even when they are moving a lot.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2 | Rated 100% by by amazon.com (Mar, 2007)I loved the look, the size, the price, and the leica lens.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2 | Rated 100% by by mark-a (Nov, 2008)If they are going to make us use a lens cap why then would they make us buy a special adapter just to add a filter to the end of the lens.
Sensor
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2 | Rated 80% by by Steve-Summers (Feb, 2007)RAW image software might be useful if you've no other, but is far less intuitive & useful than say, using PaintShow to refine your images in.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2 | Rated 80% by by Paik-Y.-Cook (Jun, 2009); The battery seems to run out quick; the camera has RAW option all right but a RAW image is as big as 16MB.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2 | by DPReview (Oct, 2006)The saving grace is that you can turn the noise reduction down in-camera or shoot in RAW mode; frankly if you don't you may as well be using a 2 megapixel camera unless you stick to ISO 100.
Image quality
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2 | Rated 100% by by V.-Patterson--V.-Patterson (Feb, 2007)Regardless of noise contrast will be too low to get a quality image except in very special circumstances.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2 | Rated 100% by by Jason-Phillips--Jason-Phillips (May, 2008)I have had it for a few months now and love the picture quality.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2 | by DPReview (Oct, 2006)In use - especially when light levels are good - the LX2 delivers consistently accurate color.
Iso
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2 | Rated 100% by by JP-Gaubier (Jan, 2007)Colors are accurate, especially at the lower ISOs.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2 | by DPReview (Oct, 2006)Despite its diminutive dimensions the LX2 puts a class-leading level of control at your fingertips, offering direct access to virtually every aspect of picture-taking, from white balance to ISO to shutter speeds, apertures and file size / quality.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2 | by DPReview (Oct, 2006)Like the LX1 before it, the long list of 'pros' saved this camera from an Above Average rating, plus the fact that at ISO 100 the output is excellent.
Screen
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2 | Rated 80% by by JFK--Light-Painter (Jan, 2007)The screen size and resolution are both excellent, the battery lasts a long, long time, and I've found the quality of the shots to be excellent (as you would expect from the Leica lens and 10.2 megapixels).
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2 | Rated 80% by by D.M. (Dec, 2006)Autofocus is quick and accurate, LCD is bright and clear, with the option of either hiding or displaying all the relevant information (including shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and histogram).
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2 | Rated 60% by by ALQ (Oct, 2007)Overall it is a very capable digital camera with the following pluses:(+) great lcd.
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | Canon EOS 650D Highest resolution screen Canon EOS 650D vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2 |
 | 2 | Sony NEX-5N Largest sensor Sony NEX-5N vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2 |
 | 4 | Olympus XZ-1 Fastest lens Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2 |
 | 5 | Olympus PEN E-PL1 2-way tie: Has an external mic jack Olympus PEN E-PL1 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2 |
 | 6 | Canon IXUS 310 HS Wide angle lens Canon IXUS 310 HS vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2 |
 | 8 | Sony Cybershot W520 7-way tie: Image stabilization Sony Cybershot W520 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2 |
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LX& in bulb mode?
My first digital camera is the LX2 and it is beginning to give out on me...the camera is still good but the knob doesn't consistently get me through the various modes. I am thinking to get the I...
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