Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3

While the Canon PowerShot G10 seems clunky in comparison to the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 and the lens isn't as good, we think it delivers better photo quality overall and the lens provides a more flexible range. Like its predecessor the LX2, however, the LX3 is a solid camera for the peripatetic photo enthusiast, once you become accustomed to its quirks. Additional editing by Charles Kloet Read more

Panasonic have put together an impressive mix of picture quality and features. I also like the design and build quality of the DMC LX3. This is a serious digital camera and is well worth close inspection. Read more

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3

Over the course of a year, I review around 100 digital cameras, maybe one or two more or less, but quite a lot by any standard. Naturally some are better than others. Some are hopeless rubbish and some are really good, but it's only a couple of times a year that a camera comes along that really stands out from the crowd. The Panasonic Lumix LX3 is one of those cameras. Read more

Panasonic DMC-LX3

The Panasonic LX3 achieves the rare feat of excelling in both form and function. A well-crafted object, it performs well enough to win over photography fans as well as aesthetes. Fast wide angle lens, manual modes and HD video all put it ahead of the competition, for the time being, at least. Read more

Automatic exposure modes are all very well, but one function that sets the LX-3 apart from a lot of the competition is raw capture mode. Read more