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alaTest.com
Editors' rating: 88
Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 384 reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX1 from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 78/100 and users 85/100. Comparing these reviews to 540866 other Digital Compact Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 88/100 = Very Good.
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dpinterface.com
Summary: The Panasonic Lumix LX1 is a one of a kind camera with a 16:9 CCD. The wide 4x lens is also better than most competition, the 28 mm covers wide open scenery and indoor shots while the 112 mm of the telephoto side can easily cover most zoom shots.
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dpreview.com
Summary: Panasonic continues to offer innovation where most manufacturers have become content with an endless round of 'me too' product and minor upgrades.
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stuff.tv
Editors' rating: 100
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digicamreview.co.uk
Summary: The Panasonic Lumix LX1 is in the unique position of being the only digital camera to offer a 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio with wide angle at 8 megapixels (other Panasonic digital cameras feature a 16:9 aspect ratio but not at the full resolution). ...
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pcworld.com
Editors' rating: 69
Summary: Although the noise is noticeable, the camera still shoots nice-looking photos in most settings, and the 16:9 aspect ratio opens up many possibilities for photographers who want to do more with their photos than just take the shot and move on. The DMC ...
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.
RAW image format
The main purpose of RAW image format is to capture a photo with as little processing as possible. In a JPEG file, several parameters are applied to the image, such as white balance, saturation and contrast, among other things; then the file is compressed using a lossy scheme. With RAW format you are generally getting as much information as your digital camera can record with, so in essence, RAW acts very much like a digital negative. The advantage of having a large amount of data in each image is that the photographer has more to work with in post-processing, and can cull out any unwanted data manually. The disadvantage is that the files are very large, causing more room to be taken up on the camera's memory card, and also slowing down the camera's ability to capture shots because of recording time.
Another thing to be aware of with RAW format is that each digital camera manufacturer creates their own proprietary type of RAW, so not all photo processing software will work with all RAW photos.
Aperture-priority
Aperture-priority is an automated exposure mode that will allow the photographer to set the aperture, and the camera will then set the appropriate shutter speed based on the light meter reading. In this way, a photographer can control depth of field easily and create images with selective focus. This works well when you have a distracting or unattractive background that you want to keep out of focus, or just want to have more creative options in your images.
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Shutter-priority
Shutter-priority is an automated exposure mode that will allow the photographer to set the shutter speed, and the camera will then set the appropriate aperture based on the light meter reading. Fast shutter speeds are ideal for capturing sharp images of high speed events, such as sports and other high action occasions. Slow shutter speeds can be set to get artistic blur in images, such as moving water or car taillights at night. Using shutter-priority will allow such flexibility while providing good exposure for your photos.
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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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CNET product brief
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.
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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