Designed for easy, creative shooting, and high-performance in low-light conditions, the DMC-LX3S features a F2.0 24mm Leica DC Vario-Summicron lens, 10.1 megapixels and an ultra-sensitive 1/1.63-inch CCD developed specifically for this model. By combining a high-quality lens and sensor ready for a variety of shooting conditions with a wide-range of accessories and manual controls, the DMC-LX3S is ideal for professional photographers and serious amateurs looking for a compact digital camera that furthers their creative photography.
At the heart of the DMC-LX3S, is its 1/1.63-inch CCD. Making the intentional choice to limit the number of megapixels to 10.1 on its CCD, Panasonic was able to give more space for each pixel and also redesigned the peripheral circuits and other components to further minimize noise generation.
Another major upgrade to the DMC-LX3S is the F2.0 24mm ultra wide-angle Leica DC Vario-Summicron lens. As a result of the F2.0 lens, the DMC-LX3S produces high resolution and minimal distortion and artifacts such as chromatic aberrations, ghosting and flaring.
The DMC-LX3S features a film mode with six color types and three types of monochrome selections. Much like selecting from different film types, this function gives you the flexibility and creative freedom to take more expressive digital photos. Also, when using the multi-film mode, the DMC-LX3S produces a maximum of three images from a RAW file for you to compare the different textures. Another feature is the multiple-exposure feature, which lets you create artistic photos by overlaying up to three consecutive images; while still viewing the last image on the 3.0-inch LCD screen. The LCD on the DMC-LX3S is improved with a 460,000-dot high resolution.