Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX1 (black)

Description: The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX1 is an 8.4-megapixel, compact camera.Compared to other compact digital cameras on the market, it is expensive at around $500.

Pros: Has a 4x optical zoom, which is more powerful than some similarly priced digital cameras.Weighing only 6.5 ounces without battery and media, this digital camera is rather light relative to its competitors.This camera also offers control of several exposure modes including aperture-priority, shutter-priority, program, and manual mode.This camera supports RAW picture files, which makes color adjustments in software much easier.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: A compact digital camera, suited for vacation and 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 12x16 or larger.

Value: Overall, this digital camera's price seems a bit steep, with respect to its features.

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• Manufacturer: Panasonic
• Part Number: DMC-LX1K

• General

• Product Type Digital camera
• Point-and-shoot highlights Having video capture capability makes this camera ideal for social functions or vacation shots.
• Width 4.2 in
• Depth 1.1 in
• Height 2.2 in
• Weight 0.4 lbs
• Enclosure Color Black

• Main Features

• Resolution 8.4 megapixels
• Color Support Color
• Optical Sensor Type CCD
• Total Pixels 8,610,000 pixels
• Effective Sensor Resolution 8,400,000 pixels
• Light Sensitivity ISO 80, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO auto
• Digital Zoom 4 x
• Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
• Shooting Programs Baby, Snow, Candle, Panning, Scenery, Fireworks, Soft skin, Starry sky, Night scene, Sports mode, Party/indoor, Portrait mode, Night portrait
• Special Effects Cool, Warm, Noise, Sepia, Saturation, Black & White, Contrast compensation
• Image Stabilizer Optical
• Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec
• Image stabilizer feature Optical stabilization helps prevent blurry pictures, especially for handheld cameras at slow shutter speeds or when using high optical zoom.
• Min Shutter Speed 60 sec
• Exposure Metering Spot, Multi-segment, Center-weighted
• Exposure Modes Manual, Program, Automatic, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority
• Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
• Auto Exposure Bracketing 3 steps in 1/3 EV step
• White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
• White Balance Presets Cloudy, Halogen, Daylight
• Digital Video Format QuickTime
• Still Image Format RAW, JPEG, TIFF
• TV Tuner None
• Video Capture QuickTime - 640 x 480, QuickTime - 320 x 240, QuickTime - 848 x 480, QuickTime - 640 x 480, QuickTime - 320 x 240, QuickTime - 848 x 480

• Memory / Storage

• Flash Memory 32 MB Flash - SD Memory Card
• Supported Flash Memory MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card
• Floppy Drive None
• Image Storage 2880 x 2160, 2304 x 1728, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 3248 x 2160, 2560 x 1712, 2048 x 1360, 3840 x 2160, 3072 x 1728, 1920 x 1080

• Camera Flash

• Camera Flash Pop-up flash
• Flash Modes Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Slow synchro, Flash OFF mode, Red-eye reduction
• Red Eye Reduction Yes
• Effective Flash Range 1 ft - 13.4 ft
• Features AF illuminator

• Lens System

• Type Zoom lens - 6.3 mm - 25.2 mm - F/2.8-4.9
• Focal Length 6.3 mm - 25.2 mm
• Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 28 - 112 mm
• Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
• Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
• Auto Focus Points (Zones) 9
• Min Focus Range 19.7 in
• Macro Focus Range 5-50cm
• Lens Aperture F/2.8-4.9
• Optical Zoom 4 x
• Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
• Lens Construction 8 group(s) / 9 element(s)
• Lens Manufacturer Leica
• Features Aspherical lens, Built-in lens shield

• Additional Features

• Self Timer Yes
• Self Timer Delay 2 sec, 10 sec
• Additional Features DPOF support, Direct print, Audio recording, Auto power save, Built-in speaker, Histogram display, Resizing an image, PictBridge support, Digital image rotation, Digital noise reduction, RGB primary color filter, Camera orientation detection

• Viewfinder

• Viewfinder Type None

• Display

• Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color
• Display Form Factor Built-in
• Display Format 207,000 pixels

• Digital Player (Recorder)

• Type None

• Microphone

• Type Microphone - Built-in

• Connections

• Connector Type 1 x USB, 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x DC power input
• Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card

• Software

• Software Photo Fun Studio, ArcSoft PhotoBase, Drivers & Utilities, LUMIX Simple Viewer, ArcSoft Panorama Maker, ArcSoft PhotoImpression

• System Requirements for PC Connection

• Operating System Support MS Windows 98, MS Windows ME, MS Windows XP, Apple Mac OS X, MS Windows 2000, MS Windows 98 SE
• Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive

• Miscellaneous

• Carrying Case None
• Included Accessories Lens cap, Hand strap, Battery case
• Cables Included USB cable, A/V cable

• Power

• Power Device Power adapter - External

• Battery

• Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1150 mAh ( Included )

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  Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX1 (silver)

  Price: $499.95

  Manufacturer: Panasonic

  Specs: 8.4 megapixels, 4 x, 2.5 in LCD display, 32 MB - SD Memory Card

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  Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX1 (black)

  Price: $699.95

  Manufacturer: Panasonic

  Specs: 8.4 megapixels, 4 x, 2.5 in LCD display, 32 MB - SD Memory Card

Panasonic

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.panasonic.com/
• Address: Matsushita Electric Corporation of America, Secaucus, NJ. 07094
• Phone: 800/662-3537