By combining a high-quality lens and sensor ready for a variety of shooting conditions with a wide-range of accessories and manual controls, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 Digital Camera is ideal for professional photographers and serious amateurs looking for a compact digital camera that allows for a full range of creative photography capabilities.

The camera incorporates a wide angle f/2.0 aperture Leica DC Vario-Summicron lens with 2.5x wide-angle optical zoom (equivalent to 24mm - 60mm on a 35mm film camera) and the MEGA O.I.S.(Optical Image Stabilizer) system. The camera also incorporates an enhanced 1/1.63-inch CCD that is capable of capturing 10.1-Megapixels and has been designed to provide more space for each pixel to minimize image noise and optimize image quality and dynamic range. The CCD is also capable of reproducing images in three aspect ratios (4:3, 3:2 or 16:9), and the Multi Aspect mode allows the camera to take an image in all three aspect ratios simultaneously. It also boasts the Venus Engine IV high performance image processing LSI to dramatically reduce image noise (even using the high sensitivity setting of ISO 3200 at full resolution), and provide fast shooting performance with an incredibly fast shutter lag, and burst shooting capability.

The DMC-LX3 is further distinguished from other cameras by its full manual capability and extensive features that are easily accessible through the cameras joystick controller. These features include a Film mode that allows users to emulate the effects of different film types, a multiple-exposure feature for creating artistic photos by overlaying up to three consecutive images, and easy-to-use Manual modes that give the user greater shot-making flexibility and control. In addition the camera can also capture video clips in standard VGA, and HD video formats.

The camera's large 3.0-inch LCD is outstanding for both shooting and viewing. With a 3:2 aspect ratio and high 460,000-dot resolution, the LCD panel provides bright, easy-to-see images over a wider viewing angle. Furthermore, the Intelligent LCD function, assures comfortable viewing in virtually all conditions by automatically adjusting the backlighting of LCD as the ambient light level changes. The camera also provides an impressive slideshow feature where users can select the images, choose for a series of creative transitions and even add music to the presentation - all within the camera. And the camera has HD output capability (Requires an optional HD component cable) to view your images, slideshows and video clips in beautiful HD quality.

Features

A Pleasure to Own, a Joy to Use
Designed for easy, creative shooting, and high-performance in low-light conditions, the DMC-LX3 features a F2.0 24mm LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON lens, 10.1 mega pixels and an ultra-sensitive 1/1.63-inch CCD developed specifically for this model.  By combining a high-quality lens and sensor ready for a variety of shooting conditions with a wide-range of accessories and manual controls, the DMC-LX3 is ideal for professional photographers and serious amateurs looking for a compact digital camera that furthers their creative photography.

More than Just a High Pixel Count
The Highest-Quality Images Ever from a Compact Digital Camera
At the heart of the DMC-LX3, is its 1/1.63-inch CCD.  Making the intentional choice to limit the number of mega pixels to 10.1 on its CCD, Panasonic was able to give more space for each pixel and also redesigned the peripheral circuits and other components to further minimize noise generation.  As a result, sensitivity is almost 40 percent higher and saturation is increased by 35 percent, when compared to Panasonics 10 MP digital cameras*, giving the DMC-LX3 outstanding image quality and a wide dynamic range, and meeting the demand for a camera that works optimally in low-light environments.  The CCD is also capable of reproducing images in three aspect ratios 4:3, 3:2 or 16:9.  The new Multi Aspect mode allows the camera to take an image in all three aspect ratios simultaneously, allowing you to choose the version that best suits their needs.

Large Aperture F2.0, 24mm Wide-Angle
Another major upgrade to the DMC-LX3 is the F2.0 24mm ultra wide-angle LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON lens.  The F2.0 is about twice as bright as a F2.8 lens and can shoot at higher shutter speeds to capture clear, blur-free images in dimly lit environments.  In addition, the 24mm lens captures approximately a 213% larger viewing angle than a normal 35mm camera and 136% larger compared to a 28mm wide-angle lens.  The lens unit consists of eight elements in six groups with four aspherical lenses with four aspherical surfaces.  As a result of the F2.0 lens, the DMC-LX3 produces high resolution and minimal distortion and artifacts such as chromatic aberrations, ghosting and flaring.

Shooting Functions that Invite Creativity
The DMC-LX3 features a Film mode with six color types and three types of monochrome selections.  Much like selecting from different film types, this function gives you the flexibility and creative freedom to take more expressive digital photos.  Also, when using the Multi-film mode, the DMC-LX3 produces a maximum of three images from a RAW file for you to compare the different textures.  Another new feature is the multiple-exposure feature, which lets you create artistic photos by overlaying up to three consecutive images; while still viewing the last image on the 3.0-inch LCD screen.  The LCD on the DMC-LX3 is new and improved with a 460,000-dot high resolution.

*Compared with Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FX35 with 1/2.33 CCD.

Specifications

Camera Effective Pixels	10.1 Megapixels
Optical Image Stabilizer	MEGA O.I.S. (Auto/Mode1/ Mode2)
Optical Zoom	2.5x
Image Sensor	1/1.63" 11.3 Total Mega Pixels CCD Primary Color Filter
Extra Optical Zoom	4:3 Aspect Ratio: 3.8x for 5 Mega, 4.8x for 3 Mega, 2 Mega, 0.3 Mega 3:2 Aspect Ratio: 3.8x for 4.5 Mega, 4.8x for 2.5 Mega 16:9 Aspect Ratio: 3.8x for 3.5 Mega, 4.8x for 2 Mega
Digital Zoom	4x (Max. 14.3x combined with Optical Zoom without Extended Optical Zoom); (Max. 21.4x combined with Extended Optical Zoom)
Focal Length	f=5.1-12.8mm (35mm Equiv.: 24-60mm)
Lens	LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON, 8 elements in 6 groups (4 Aspherical Lenses / 4 Aspherical surfaces)
Aperture Range	Wide: f/2.0 - f/8.0 Tele: f/2.8 - f/8.0
Conversion Lens Compatibility	Yes
Focusing Area	Normal: Wide 50cm/ Tele 50cm - infinity Intelligent AUTO / Macro: Wide 1cm / Tele 30cm - infinity
AF Metering	Face / AF tracking / multi-area / 1-area high speed / 1-area / spot
Focus	Normal / Macro, Quick AF On/Off (On in Intelligent Auto), Continuous AF On/Off, AF/MF Switchable, Manual Focus(Joystick), One Shot AF, AF Area Select, AF Tracking
AF Assist Lamp	Yes
ISO Sensitivity	Auto / 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 (High Sensitivity Mode : Auto(1600 - 6400) )
White Balance	Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / White Set (Selectable at Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, Sports, Baby, Pet, High Sensitivity, Hi-Speed Burst, Pinhole modes) White Balance Adjustment (±10steps, except for auto set)
Exposure	Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual, Program Shift(Program AE mode)
Exposure Compensation	1/3 EV Step, ± 2 EV
Backlight Compensation	Yes (auto in Intelligent AUTO mode)
Auto Bracketing (AE)	+/- 1/3 EV ~ 1EV step, 3 frames
Light Metering	Intelligent Multiple / Center-weighted / Spot
Scene Modes	Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Self-Portrait, Food, Party, Candle Light, Fireworks, Starry Sky, Beach, Aerial Photo, Snow, High Sensitivity, Baby1&2, Underwater, Sunset, Pet, Hi-Speed Burst, Multi Aspect
Advanced Scene Mode	No
Shutter Speed/Shutter System	P:1-1/2000sec (Selectable minimum shutter speed) A/S:8-1/2000sec, M:60-1/2000sec Starry Sky Mode : 15, 30, 60sec.
Self Timer	2sec, 10sec
Auto Review	1sec, 2sec, Zoom, Hold
Review	1x/4x/8x
Picture Adjustment	Contrast +2steps Sharpness +2steps Saturation +2steps Noise Reduction +2steps (can be adjusted in Film Mode)
Recording Format	Still Image: JPEG(Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.21 standard), RAW, DPOF corresponding image with audio: JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.21 standard)+ QuickTime Motion picture: QuickTime Motion JPEG
Image Quality	Fine / Standard / RAW / RAW+Standard JPEG / RAW+Fine JPEG
4:3 Aspect Ratio (Still Image)	3648 x 2736 3072 x 2304 2560 x 1920 2048 x 1536 1600 x 1200 640 x 480
3:2 Aspect Ratio (Still Image)	3776 x 2520 3168 x 2112 2656 x 1768 2112 x 1408 2048 x 1360
16:9 Aspect Ratio (Still Image)	3968 x 2232 3328 x 1872 2784 x 1568 2208 x 1248 1920 x 1080
Burst Shooting Mode	Full-Resolution Image, 2.5 frames/sec Max. 8 images (Standard mode), Max 4 images (Fine), Max 3 images (RAW)
Unlimited Consecutive Shooting 2	Yes
Intelligent Exposure	Off / Low / Standard / High
Digital Red Eye Correction	Yes
Easy Zoom/Zoom Resume/Motion Zoom	No/No/No
Still Image Recording with Audio	5 seconds
Audio Dubbing	Maximum of 10 Seconds
Composition Guide Lines	Yes (2 patterns)
Built-in Memory	approx. 50MB
Scene Mode Help Screen	Yes
Auto Angle Detection	Yes
Flip Animation	No
Travel Date/World Time	Yes/Yes
Title Edit	Yes
Text Stamp/Date Stamp	Yes
Built-in Flash Type/Mode	Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Flash Synchro ; 1st / 2nd Flash output Adjustment (1/3EV step, -2 - +2 EV) 0.8 - 8.3m (Wide/Macro/ISO Auto), 0.3 - 5.9m (Tele/ISO Auto)
External Flash	Yes
Viewfinder	External OVF (Optional)
LCD Monitor	3.0", 3:2 Polycrystalline TFT LCD Display (460K dots) Field of View : approx. 100% AUTO Power LCD mode, Power LCD mode
Playback Mode	REC/Play Selector Switch, 30 & 12-thumbnail Display, Calendar Display, Zoomed Playback (16x max), Playback of Fav Pics, Image Rotation, Resize, Trim, Protection, Aspect Conv. DPOF Print Setting Creating Still Pics from Motion Picture, Dual Image Playback
OSD Language	English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Russian, Chinese(Traditional), Chinese(Simplified), Netherlandic, Thai, Korean, Turkish, Portuguese, Arabic, Persian, Japanese, Swedish, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish
Recording Media	Built-in Memory SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card MultiMediaCard (Still image only)
Microphone	Yes
Speaker	Yes
Interface	DC Input, AV Output (NTSC/PAL), HD AV Output (Component), USB 2.0 High Speed
Direct Print	PictBridge
Power Supply	Li-ion Battery Pack (3.7V, 1150mAh) (Included) AC Adaptor (Input: 110-240V AC) (Optional)
Battery Life	380 pictures (CIPA standard)
ISO Limit Set	Yes
Multi-Exposure	Yes
Multi-Aspect	Yes
Rec Mode (Mode Dial)	Intelligent AUTO, P(Program) mode, A(Aperture Priority) mode, S(Shutter Priority) mode, M(Manual) mode, Custom1, Custom2, Portrait mode, Scenery mode, Sports mode, Night Portrait mode, Close-up mode, Scene mode, Motion Picture
Color Bracketing	No
Real-time Histogram / Highlight Display	Yes / Yes
Motion Picture	4:3 Aspect Ratio: 640 x 480 pixels 30 fps, 320 x 240 pixels 30 fps/10 fps 16:9 Aspect Ratio: 848 x 480 pixels 30 fps
Film Mode	Standard, Dynamic, Natural, Smooth, Vibrant, Nostalgic, WB/Standard, WB/Dynamic, WB/Smooth, My Film1, MyFilm2, Multi Film
Dimensions (H x W x D)	2.34" x 4.28" x 1.06"
Weight	0.5 lbs (227 g)

Includes

• Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 Digital Camera (Black)
• CGA-S005A Lithium-ion Battery
• Battery Charger (110-240V AC)
• Battery Case
• USB Cable
• A/V Cable
• Lens Cap with Strap
• Shoulder Strap
• Software CD-ROM (PHOTOfunSTUDIO viewer, ArcSoft MediaImpression, ArcSoft Panorama Maker, SilkyPix Developer Studio 3.0SE, QuickTime, USB Driver)
• Operating Instructions