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alaTest.com
Editors' rating: 84
Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 135 reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS2 from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 76/100 and users 85/100. Comparing these reviews to 540866 other Digital Compact Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 84/100 = Very Good.
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dpinterface.com
Summary: The Panasonic Lumix LS2 has everything an entry-level camera should have. Featuring 5 effective megapixels, a 2 inch LCD, excellent battery life and simple menus and controls. It also adds something nice - optical image stabilization.
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techradar.com
Editors' rating: 70
Summary: It's not a bad camera for entry-level users, but the build gives us pause for thought, despite the great images
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photographypress.co.uk
Editors' rating: 80
Summary: The Panasonic Lumix DMC LS2 is at the low end of the price range in terms of budget digital cameras yet it comes choc-full of features making it of real interest to any snappers looking for a decent digital compact on a tighter budget
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digitalcamerainfo.com
Summary: We hope that Panasonic starts a trend by offering such low-cost image stabilization. We're not sure competitors will or can do it as well; MEGA O.I.S. appears to be very good stabilization on the Lumix LS2, and has been excellent on previous ...
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pocket-lint.com
Editors' rating: 80
Summary: The Panasonic Lumix DMC LS2 is at the low end of the price range in terms of budget digital cameras yet it comes choc-full of features making it of real interest to any snappers looking for a decent digital compact on a tighter budget
CNET editors' buying advice
We have not reviewed this product but here is CNET's buying advice on Digital cameras. This content was chosen based on the features included with this model of digital camera.
Image stabilization (Anti-shake)
When using handheld cameras at slow shutter speeds, or with high optical zoom, image stabilization (aka anti-shake) will help with capturing sharper images. There are two types of image stabilization, optical and electronic. Electronic, or digital, stabilization works by shifting pixels within the image frame to interpolate sharpness. Optical sharpness is attained by physical movement within either the camera body or the lens element, which compensates for handheld shaking. Of the two, optical is generally considered more favorable by most photographers.
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Snapshooter
The casual photographer needs a camera that is easy to carry and easy to use, so compact and ultracompact cameras make the best choice. These digital cameras are the most useful for taking snapshots anywhere, and can produce nice photos for email, web, or prints smaller than 8x10 inches.
The specs that matter
| Resolution | It doesn't matter. Most digital cameras on the market today have sufficient resolution for your needs. |
| Price | $150 to $300 |
| Lens type | Zoom (range encompassing at least 38mm to 114mm, 35mm equivalent) |
| Storage media | Internal memory, CompactFlash, Memory Stick, xD-Picture Card, or Secure Digital/MultiMediaCard |
| Photo file format | JPEG |
| Interfaces | USB, NTSC/PAL television connection |
| Exposure controls | Automatic, programmed scene modes, exposure compensation (for tweaking the automatic exposure) |
| Focus controls | Automatic |
| Flash modes | Automatic, fill, red-eye reduction |
| Software | Photo stitching, photo album, slide show |
| Multimedia | VGA (640x480), 30fps video-clip recording with sound |
| Cool features to look for | Direct-to-printer (PictBridge) output compatibility, in-camera red-eye removal, automatic exposure fix, optical or mechanical image stabilization, face detection |
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CNET product brief
Description: The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS2 is a 5-megapixel, ultra-compact camera.Compared to other ultra-compact digital cameras on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $110.
Pros: Weighing only 3.3 ounces without battery or media, this digital camera is very light for a compact camera.
Cons: Has 5-megapixel resolution, which is somewhat lower than some similarly priced digital cameras.Also, this digital camera has only a 2 inch viewscreen.
Suitability: An ultra-compact digital camera, suited for everyday snapshot photography.A recommended use, based on key features, is framed photos for the home.The largest recommended print size, estimated from the camera's resolution, is 10x14.
Value: Given its very inexpensive price, this digital camera has great features for the money.
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.
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