Panasonic DMC-LX3

Pros: Fast, wide lens; extensive controls & customization; hotshoe; accessories; good image quality

Cons: Pricey; short zoom; inaccurate LCD & histogram; no inbuilt optical viewfinder

The Bottom Line: Excellent combination of wide-angle, large aperture and manual controls - but you really have to want those for the price.

Review: OverviewThe retro-look LX3 with its 24mm f/2 Leica lens is very hot in discussion forums now. I used mine for a couple of days and I'll say it's the most exciting camera Panasonic has produced. I must say 'thank you Panasonic' for producing a ...

Pros: SHARP, LOW NOISE, FAST LENS, WELL BUILT, SMART CONTROLS

Cons: MINIMAL TELEPHOTO, MIGHT BE TOO EXPENSIVE FOR MANY

The Bottom Line: For great all round pictures, for stellar low light and wide angle views, this can't be beat. Sharp, solid, gorgeous.

Review: Not just me, but dpreview, luminous landscape, and many other hardcore camera reviews sites have given this rave reviews. Details below, but here and now the simplest of observations: the photographs are breathtaking, sharp and colorful, even in low ...