Panasonic LX3

yellowapple

Has anyone used LX3 before?  How was it?  I would like to know if Canon G10 is better or LX3?

Thanks

快樂牛郎

Just look at my photos.

Catpiano

If jsut talk about PQ ..   G10 is stil a bit better, and easlier to control ..

However, LX3 is a real POCKET side DC .. while G10 .. is a bit too big ...

For ladies, not a big deal, they put their DC in their purse anyway, and G10 is still much more compact then LX3 ..  

If in HK . . I will say go for LX3 .. ( they are SAME PRICE there )   

But in Canada, with $100 different ..  ( somehow, Panasonic Canada wants more $$)  I will say, save $100, and go for G10 .. even it is a bit bigger.

They both offer good PQ, reasonable noise level, a bit more distortion on LX3, when G10 offers better image stablizer, but LX3 offer faster lens ...

Some may like the sleek look for LX3, (same camera as the $1000 Dlux4) some may like the solid look for G10.

$489 vs $569 ..  

yellowapple

Thanks for all your input.  How's about low light picture?  Like if we take picture indoor without flash, which one produce better outputs?

yellowapple

原帖由 快樂牛郎 於 2009-3-13 20:47 發表
Just look at my photos.

May I ask where can I find your photo please?

Thanks

快樂牛郎

If you have no brand loyalty or preference, then it doesn't really matter.  But for me, I would not use a G10.

快樂牛郎

原帖由 yellowapple 於 2009/3/13 20:54 發表


May I ask where can I find your photo please?

Thanks

週圍都係

Catpiano

Take a look for the test la...  ( most reliable comparision)

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/Q408enthusiastgroup/

Again keep in mind, both G10 and LX3 are same $430 US .. and both are same $2980 HKD ..  

Somehow,  Canon Canada offers lower price for G10 here, $479.

I was going to buy the LX3 as well, it was $519 like 5 month ago, but sold out ..  then after christmas/new year holiday, new shipment is $50-60more ..  

To me, I am still happy with Fuji F100 as my pocket DC now..  same IQ as G10/LX3, just less function ..  but my wife can handle it too ..  

yellowapple

Catpiano,
Yeah...I notice that LX3 is more expensive in Canada... very weird!!!!  I have FX33 but I found out that the quality in low light is really ....not good!!   And when I take pictures of my newborns, it turns out not too good but I can't use flash!! :|
And LX3 is sold out everywhere now!!!

Catpiano

I guess since the LX 3 is always sold out, ( limited supply to Canada ) that is why, they jet up the price.

LX3 low light performance will be much better then FX33! (not as good as DSLR)

Go try them out, try both the G10 and LX3, (or try the D lux 4, if LX3 is sold out)

Before I tried the G10, I liked the LX3 more, however, after I tried both ..  and with ~ $100 price different ..  I will say G10 is overall better value in Canada.  (If u dont mind the size)