Superb!

The camera recommended to me was the Leica D-Lux3. Panasonic's DMC-LX2 is the exact same camera, including the Leica lens, without the pricey Leica name.

I had two major criteria for my purchase. I needed a wide-angle lens for business photos, and I wanted something small enough to carry around day-to-day. Aside from the Leica model, Panasonic was the only brand I could find with this feature, and they had 3 models available.

Upon experimenting with my LX2, I found the photos to be crisp and clear. There are multiple shooting modes for about any situation, but the camera also features manual settings for the photographic purist. The result is that the amateur photographer can take excellent pictures right away, while the more advanced photographer also will have plenty of leeway to experiment.

The size is a bit larger than I anticipated, but given the plethora of features, still amazingly small.

I'm looking forward to a pleasant relationship with this camera. It promises to be both practical and fun.