Panasonic DMC-LX2S 10.2MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Silver) | 
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| Brand: Panasonic
Category: Photography
List Price: $499.99
Buy New: $379.99
You Save: $120.00 (24%)
New (6) Used (1) Refurbished (1) from $275.00
Rating:  85 reviews
Sales Rank: 8290
Color: Silver
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
System Memory: 13
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Monitor Size: 280
Optical Zoom: 4
Digital Zoom: 4
Display Size: 2.8
Maximum Focal Length: 25.2
Minimum Focal Length: 6.3
Maximum Resolution: 10.2
Has Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 4.2 x 1 x 2.2
MPN: DMC-LX2S
Model: DMC-LX2S
UPC: 037988985814
EAN: 0037988985814
ASIN: B000GHULTW
Release Date: September 21, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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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) |
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Product Description
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2 has an unique 16:9 wide CCD, various functions and smart design. The DMC-LX2 inherits the f2.8 28mm wide angle Leica DC lens, 4x optical zoom equivalent to 28-112mm on a 35mm film camera and Mega Optical Image Stabilizer (O.I.S.) system in addition to an enhanced CCD capable of taking images as well a larger 2.8-inch 16:9 wide LCD. The DMC-LX2 incorporates three wide features, a 28mm wide-angle Leica DC lens, 16:9 wide CCD, and 16:9 wide LCD. The Venus Engine III high-performance image-processing LSI dramatically reduce the noise that challenged the predecessor, realizing image recording at maximum ISO 1600 high sensitivity setting at full resolution. The aspect ratio is easily selectable between 16:9 wide, 3:2, and conventional 4:3 with a switch located on top of the lens barrel to shoot in the framing aspect that best suits the subjects' composition or image's purpose of use. In addition, the DMC-LX2 is capable of recording wide 16:9 high definition 1280 x 720 motion image at 15 frames per second (fps). ISO Sensitivity - Auto / I.ISO / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 /1600 (High Sensitivity Mode - 3200) Shutter Speed - 1/4 - 1/2000 Auto, 1 - 1/2000 Program AE, 8 - 1/2000 Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, 60 - 1/2000 Manual Self Timer - 10 seconds, 2 seconds Burst Shooting Mode - Standard Full-resolution Image Mode Up to 5 images at 2 or 1 frames per seconds, Up to 3 images Fine Mode Built-in Memory - 13MB 2.8 inch Diagonal Polycrystalline TFT LCD Display (207k pixels) Approximately 100% Field of view OSD Language - English, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese (Traditional), German, Italian, French Recording Media - SD Memory Card Direct Print PictBridge Power Supply - Lithium-ion Battery Pack (3.7V, 1150 mAh) Battery Life - Up to 300 pictures (CIPA Standard) Dimensions - Height 2.2 x Width 4.16 x Depth 1.04 inch Weight - Approximately 0.5 ounce
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 Tradeoffs between LX2 and LX3 November 20, 2008
I've owned the LX2 for a year and a half now and decided to try an LX3 to see if any of the LX2 shortcomings were remedied.
Long story to short,don't bother.
Yes the lens on the LX3 is slightly faster and goes a little wider and yes
the noise has been reduced a bit but in reality you will rarely notice the improvements over the LX2.
Unfortunately none of it makes up for the big detraction from the new LX3 which
is the radically shortened Zoom range which I miss a lot.You just can't move in on a subject like you could with the LX2 and therefore must do it with software after you have taken the picture. The camera is also slightly larger than an LX2 and unfortunately Panasonic decided to continue with the very annoying lens cap design for lens protection.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.The lens sticks out anyway so let us screw a filter on it without adding even more length of an extra adapter barrel.
Another annoying carryover is if you decide to use the video recording
mode you still cannot zoom the lens while shooting video.And why are video clips limited to ten minutes when you use a multi-gigabyte card that could record for much longer ?
So I'm not finding the improvements to the LX3 and the continued glaring lack of others all that useful in the real world.
 Panasonic DMC-LX2 October 16, 2008
I bought this camera, believing what I read in reviews. DO NOT buy this camera if you want to take a picture of anything that is moving even slightly. There is a function for taking sports images but it doesn't work at all. I try to take pictures of my 2 year old nieces and I have to delete most of them because they are VERY blurry. I'm a little confused by the rave reviews of this camera. It costs way too much for it not to be able to take a clear picture. Other than that it has a very nice design. i have another less expensive camera that does a much better job.
Best Camera Ever! September 29, 2008
Do not listen the bad reviews! This a very good camera! Ive taking pictures all around the world, landscapes, portraits, etc!!
Almost perfect August 16, 2008
Excellent image quality with full functions at this level. Almost perfect except two things:
1. Noise ...
2. The time lag between raw shootings.
however, as long as there's no "perfect" point&shoot camera at this moment, this is 5 star! looking foreard to a aps/apc or 4/3 frame PS camera.
Perfect Compact August 16, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Probably the best all round pocket digital. Great for professional photo shoot planning.
Great for novice photographers looking for great memories.
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