The new Panasonic Lumix DMC LX2 is successor with the DMC LX1, that steadily received high acclaim worldwide as for the unique 16:9 wide CCD, plentiful functions, and smart design. The DMC LX2 inherits the f2.8 28mm wide angle Leica DC lens, 4x optical zoom (corresponding to 28 112mm on a 35mm film camera), and Mega O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) system additionally an enhanced CCD capable of taking images at 10.2 megapixel resolution, too an increased, 2.8 inch 16:9 wide LCD.

The DMC LX2 is exclusive as it incorporates three "wide" features: a 28mm wide angle Leica DC lens, 16:9 wide CCD, and 16:9 wide LCD. Not just that, the LX2 is further distinguished from other cameras by its full manual controllability along with a joystick allowing users to easily enjoy creative shooting. The DMC LX2 also boasts a Venus Engine III high performance image processing LSI to dramatically lessen the noise that challenged the predecessor, realizing image recording at maximum ISO 1600 high sensitivity setting at full resolution.

To combat the major explanation for blurred images, Panasonic invented the Mega O.I.S. system, for benefiting from its superior lens technology to compensate for handshake. What's more, to also make amends for and the second major root of blurred images movement of the subject the LX2 will also be well suited for by far the first Intelligent ISO Control (hereafter I.I.C.) and high sensitivity recording capabilities, up to maximum ISO of 1600, from the advanced image processing LSI Venus Engine III. When set to the I.I.C., the Venus Engine III detects the subject's movement and adjusts the ISO setting and shutter speed to work best with the topic movement plus the light condition automatically. Panasonic's excellent image stabilizing system allows users taking clear, crisp images in a situation, leaving everything towards the camera.

The Lumix LX series are distinct from other compact cameras in how they feature extensive manual controls including manual focus and manual exposure which may be smoothly operated accompanied by a joystick. This joystick further provides operation shortcuts to the commonly used settings including white balance, ISO, image size, compression format, light metering, and AF mode by only pressing and holding it. This also allows exposure compensation and selection of one due to nine focusing areas.

The aspect ratio is easily selectable between 16:9 wide, 3:2, and conventional 4:3 which has a switch situated on the surface of the lens barrel to shoot while in the framing aspect that most closely fits the subjects' composition or image's aim of use.

In addition, the DMC LX2 is effective at recording wide 16:9 hi def (1280 x 720) motion image at 15 fps (fps).

Other features that elevate the DMC LX2 are often the incorporation of 13MB of built in memory as well as life of the battery that was extended to nearly 300 pictures in one charging (CIPA standard), so you won't miss those great spur of the moment shots. A print mode continues to be put into the mode dial so that you could print the images quickly and bundled software allows users to edit and develop RAW files.

The unique 16:9 wide CCD and 28mm wide angle Leica DC lens supplies a unique view of the world and that could be refined through Panasonic's excellent image stabilizing systems of Mega O.I.S., the high sensitivity recording, as well as I.I.C.

The Lumix DMC LX2 is going to be hardly any other compact camera, enabling both high end amateurs and entry level users look around the creativeness that surely enhances the joy of shooting.

10.2 Megapixel 16:9 Aspect CCD and f2.8 28mm Wide Angle 4x Optical Zoom Leica DC Lens
The DMC LX2 incorporates a 10.2 megapixel 16:9 aspect CCD and f2.8 4x optical zoom 28mm wide angle (equivalent to 28 112mm for a 35mm film camera) Leica DC Vario Elmarit lens. Incorporating three aspherical lenses provides high optical performance while preserving the compactness of your unit. The aspect ratio can be simply selected between 16:9 or 3:2 beyond just the conventional 4:3 which has a turn on the lens barrel even on a shot by shot basis to are perfect for the composition on the image. Despite shooting, the 16:9 ratio is generally changed into 3:2 or 4:3 together with the camera as per your own personal purpose people.

The Extended Optical Zoom, permitted using the center portion of 10.2 megapixel hd CCD, further extends the zoom ratio to five.5x for 5 megapixel image recording in 16:9 aspect with minimal deterioration.

Lumix's Image Stabilizing System Evolves
Taking good thing about its superior lens technology, Panasonic invented the Mega O.I.S.(Optical Image Stabilizer) to fight the foremost reason behind blurred images. It compensates for handshake and is particularly now featured over the entire Lumix range, and being previously highly evaluated and appreciated via the users across the globe. Every slight hand shake movement is detected accurately when using the sampling frequency at 4,000 times per second and will be compensated to render clear, sharp images. Also, movement of this subject, the other major reason behind blurred images, is suppressed by advanced image processing LSI Venus Engine III in the Intelligent ISO Control (hereafter I.I.C.) and maximum ISO of 1600. Earth's first incorporation from this I.I.C. allows the automatic adjustment of your suitable ISO setting and shutter speed that matches things by analyzing final results of subject movement. When the subject is moving, the ISO setting would automatically rise to let high shutter speed. Conversely, if the subject is still rarely are movement is detected, you'll be able to take beautiful natural images accompanied by a low ISO setting.

Accordingly the fresh Lumix automatically takes one of the best countermeasures against any reasons for blurred images with Mega O.I.S. compensating for hand shake and the I.I.C. compensating for movement of your subject. Image stabilizing product is further evolving with Lumix.

Dramatically Reduced Noise with Venus Engine III
The DMC LX2 adopts the Venus Engine III in order to high sensitivity recording at maximum ISO 1600 at full resolution. The noise reduction product greatly improved by removing noise inside the processing procedures in series. First, critical noise is roughly undraped and the chromatic noise as well as luminance noise are separated to respectively have the supplemental noise reduction process so the remaining noise is appropriately minimized.

Despite the significantly increased performance belonging to the camera, the Venus Engine III consumes only 80% of your power employed by the Venus Engine II and is also qualified to achieve a lengthier battery of 300 pictures (CIPA) on one charge. With its multi task image processing capability, the Venus Engine III also boasts outstanding response time with a shutter release time lag of as short as 0.009 seconds. minimum and also shutter interval of 0.6 seconds. The DMC LX2 enables easy capture these spur of the moment shots. The DMC LX2 also allows unlimited consecutive shooting as much as the proportions in the SD/SDHC storage device.

Joystick Operated, Intuitive Full Manual Control
The easy to use joystick operation and good design, that had been an area of the highly acclaimed trademarks in the predecessor, are inherited because of the DMC LX2. The joystick was incorporated to facilitate operational ease and thereby obtain technical benefit of the great numbers of functions provided by the camera. Aided by the joystick you may set focus and exposure manually, as well as quickly shortcut to frequently employed variables by simply pressing and holding the joystick even while monitoring a subject matter along the LCD. The predecessor LX1 contained white balance adjustment, ISO setting, image size setting and compression format in its bristling shortcut menu, and then the light metering and AF mode settings at this moment added for those new LX2. What's more , allows the exposure compensation and collection of one using nine focusing areas.

A turn on the inside of your lens barrel enables you to quickly get a new focus mode between MF, AF or Macro AF. Any time you focus in the Manual Focus mode, don't merely the main objective distance additionally it is the DOF (depth of field) good zoom range and aperture is displayed. An MF assist function enlarges the midst of the look to generate focusing easier. The focusing area is often enlarged about 4x as well as being movable, that also plays a role in guaranteed comfortable manual focusing.

Crystal Clear, Large 16:9 2.8 Inch LCD
To express the very best of the extensive 16:9 wide image recording, a 2.8 inch wide and large 207 k hi res LCD is newly equipped. The pixel mixed readout method performed from the CCD achieves high sensitivity to supply sufficient brightness for quick shooting even during low lit situations. The ability LCD function raises the brightness level by 40% to secure clear view even in sunny outdoors. The High Angle mode is what makes the display extremely an easy task to view from low angles, including, when holding the camera at any height to try pictures during a crowd and might be accessed easily and quickly using the dedicated button.

High Definition 16:9 Wide Motion Image Recording
The DMC LX2 is very effective at recording some:3 VGA (640 x 480) and 16:9 wide VGA (848 x 480) motion image recording at 30 fps. Shooting can be something but viewing is, and you will be suitably in awe of the 16:9 moving image if it is displayed at a wide screen TV. In addition, the LX2 can record motion images even high definition (1280 x 720) format at 15 fps. The pixel mixed readout method assists the bright motion image recording there is low lit situation.

Faster Autofocus
The AF mode will be selected while using shooting situation: 9 point, 3 point broadband internet, 1 point fast, 1 point normal speed and Spot. Around the 1 point and 1 point fast AF mode, the AF area is selectable through the nine focusing areas with all the joystick to best fit the composition of the subjects. Also, the AF assist lamp helps quick, accurate focusing in situations where focusing is tough a result of shortage of light. The AF/AE lock button will also be succeeded with the predecessor.

A A number of Scene Modes together with other Features to Enrich Your Photography
An even larger selection of scene modes are contained a total of 17 scene modes (excluding Macro mode) to be of assistance in many of photographic situations. The newly incorporated Beach mode is ideal for shooting in strong sunlight along with Aerial mode assists with shooting on the windows of the airplane. High Sensitivity mode created possible by pixel mixed readout method because of the CCD, is fantastic for shooting moving subjects clearly without blurring at a maximum sensitivity setting of ISO 3200.

For additional improvement, the Print mode is likewise included on the mode dial in the LX2 to be able to make prints by just connecting the digital camera to Pictbridge compatible printers through the included USB cable.

The DMC LX2 includes 13MB of built in memory to serve not only as a tool of shooting images but more for a digital album, to have enjoyment from seeing and showing your chosen pictures.

Finally, to edit and develop RAW files, Silkypix Developer Studio 2.0SE software application is included with the DMC LX2. With that, you could freely adjust various setting which includes exposure, white balance, etc in post image processing within the RAW files.