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Panasonic comes along and decides to add that very feature to its G-series competitor, the Lumix DMC-LX2. It’s just packed with other amateur-oriented features as well, including a variety of focus modes, all of the essential metering and semi-manual exposure options, a wide-angle lens, and an overstuffed information display.

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2 also uses a 10-megapixel CCD as the G7 does. There’s one significant difference in the implementation, however: the LX2’s sensor has a native 16:9 aspect ratio instead of 4:3. To produce 4:3 or 3:2 aspect photos, the LX2 simply uses the relevant fraction of the sensor. This enables the LX2 to produce higher-resolution 16:9 images than would be possible with a standard 10-megapixel sensor.

Technical Details
* 10.2-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 18 x 24-inch prints
* 4x image-stabilized optical zoom; 2.8-inch LCD display
* Intelligent ISO Control (I.I.C.) reduces image blur from subject movement and low light
* Can record movies in a high-definition (1280 x 720) format at 15 frames per second
* Stores images on SD memory cards; powered by li-ion battery pack (battery and charger included)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2S (silver) Reviews From newegg

Pros:
16×9 ratio pictures, every possible manual feature you find in high end DSLR’s this small compact has. Pictures come out beautiful.

Cons:
My first (Black) camera died right around the 1 year mark. Waiting on Panasonic to fix. Second one is the DMCLX2s (silver). buttons just stopped responding.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2S (silver) Reviews From pricegrabber

Strengths:
Excellent lens, ease of use, fast re-cycle…very versitile with the different aspect ratios.

Weaknesses:
Slightly smaller than I would have liked.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2S (silver) Reviews From cnet

The good:
Great lens; nice design; lots of manual controls.

The bad:
Generally soft photos; mediocre movies; no optical viewfinder.

The bottom line:
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2 is a good choice for an enthusiast looking for a powerful camera that can fit into a jacket pocket.

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