The best compact digital cameras for photographers
- — 06 September, 2010 13:00
For the times when you don't want to lug around a digital SLR, yet still want to capture great quality images, you need to have an awesome compact camera -- preferably one with manual controls. The best compact cameras for pros include Canon's PowerShot G11, Ricoh's GR Digital III, Panasonic's LUMIX DMC-LX3 and Samsung's EX1. In time, we'll be adding Canon's PowerShot G12 to the list, as well as Panasonic's LUMIX DMC-LX5.
6 / 8
Panasonic's Lumix DMC-LX3 is an impressive high-end compact camera with a wide-angle 24mm lens and a host of manual features.
- Review Date:
- Reviewer:
- Manufacturer:
- 18th Aug., 2008
- Andrew Kliem
- Panasonic
- Rating:
- Price:
- From $ 648.00
- Pros:
- Good colour balance, low chromatic aberration, tonnes of features, wide-angle lens
- Cons:
- Some oversharpening, expensive




