If price was no issue and you had to make a choice between the two

JonQ · 01.12.2008, 17:15

If you had to make a choice between the LEICA C-LUX 3 and the Lumix DMC-LX3, which would you choose?

stunsworth · 01.12.2008, 17:23

LX-3 - for the RAW output, and although it's larger than the C-Lux it can still fit in a pocket.

JonQ · 01.12.2008, 17:40

Even though they both have RAW output?

bill · 01.12.2008, 17:56

They don't. The C-Lux 3 is jpg only.

Regards,

Bill

stunsworth · 01.12.2008, 18:05

I ought to add that if the C-Lux had RAW output then that would have been my choice, but as Bill says it hasn't.

JonQ · 01.12.2008, 18:25

Wow, I'm glad I ask. I went to Digital Camera Reviews and News: Digital Photography Review: Forums, Glossary, FAQ and I did the comparison of the two, and it says "Uncompressed format Leica D-LUX 3 Yes, RAW
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 Yes, RAW
Digital Cameras Side-by-Side, 2 cameras: Digital Photography Review

gwelland · 01.12.2008, 18:37

D-Lux 3 does support RAW, as does the equivalent Lumix LX-2. however in your original post you mentioned C-Lux 3 ... different camera.

In the comparison here, did you mean C-Lux 3 or D-Lux 3 vs Lumix LX-3 or D-Lux 4 vs LX-3? The latter are equivalent, albeit priced significantly differently.

JonQ · 01.12.2008, 18:47

I just realized there was a D and a C series, how confusing; like I said, I'm sure glad I ask you guys.
I am going to get the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3, it's a good price and I see good reviews, plus I can use the RAW output with my Adobe Photoshop CS3 and have some more fun.
I was trying to stay small and have the RAW output and I think this is the best I'm going to find.

gwelland · 01.12.2008, 19:00

The D-Lux 4/LX-3 has an excellent reputation and it is probably only surpassed by the Canon G10 at the moment, although the Canon is far more of a brick vs svelte camera. The PanaLeica has been significantly improved as far as noise/image quality is concerned with it's latest Venus processing engine.

Have fun!

biglouis · 01.12.2008, 20:48

Definitely the LX-3 - much better and more functional camera. On the other hand, I wouldn't mind owning both.

LouisB

bill · 01.12.2008, 20:58

It can be very confusing!

The lower spec models are still good at what they do but the LX range is much more flexible and capable.

Regards,

Bill

offshore · 02.12.2008, 15:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by JonQ

If you had to make a choice between the LEICA C-LUX 3 and the Lumix DMC-LX3, which would you choose?

I chose the LX3 and am very satisfied with the cameras performance. I've owned the Lumix DMC FZ30 since it came out and it has proven to be a tank of a camera with image quality that makes me scratch my head as to why I put all the money into my M8.

abrewer · 02.12.2008, 21:02

If price were no issue, and I wanted to be coddled by an automatic camera, I'd buy an M7

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JonQ Neuer Benutzer Join Date: 01.12.2008 Posts: 4	If price was no issue and you had to make a choice between the two If you had to make a choice between the LEICA C-LUX 3 and the Lumix DMC-LX3, which would you choose?

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stunsworth Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 30.09.2002 Location: Manchester Posts: 10,624	Re: If price was no issue and you had to make a choice between the two LX-3 - for the RAW output, and although it's larger than the C-Lux it can still fit in a pocket. __________________ Steve Website - www.steveunsworth.co.uk

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JonQ Neuer Benutzer Join Date: 01.12.2008 Posts: 4	Re: If price was no issue and you had to make a choice between the two Even though they both have RAW output?

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bill Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 27.01.2003 Location: Frimley Posts: 3,321	Re: If price was no issue and you had to make a choice between the two They don't. The C-Lux 3 is jpg only. Regards, Bill __________________ Bill Palmer (Gentleman Amateur and Leica Lout) ________________________________ FILM - a brand new sensor for every exposure... Rangefound 12 of my best Some of my images

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stunsworth Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 30.09.2002 Location: Manchester Posts: 10,624	Re: If price was no issue and you had to make a choice between the two I ought to add that if the C-Lux had RAW output then that would have been my choice, but as Bill says it hasn't. __________________ Steve Website - www.steveunsworth.co.uk

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JonQ Neuer Benutzer Join Date: 01.12.2008 Posts: 4	Re: If price was no issue and you had to make a choice between the two Wow, I'm glad I ask. I went to Digital Camera Reviews and News: Digital Photography Review: Forums, Glossary, FAQ and I did the comparison of the two, and it says "Uncompressed format Leica D-LUX 3 Yes, RAW Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 Yes, RAW Digital Cameras Side-by-Side, 2 cameras: Digital Photography Review Last edited by JonQ; 01.12.2008 at 18:27.

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gwelland Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 01.03.2004 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 872	Re: If price was no issue and you had to make a choice between the two D-Lux 3 does support RAW, as does the equivalent Lumix LX-2. however in your original post you mentioned C-Lux 3 ... different camera. In the comparison here, did you mean C-Lux 3 or D-Lux 3 vs Lumix LX-3 or D-Lux 4 vs LX-3? The latter are equivalent, albeit priced significantly differently. __________________ Graham

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JonQ Neuer Benutzer Join Date: 01.12.2008 Posts: 4	Re: If price was no issue and you had to make a choice between the two I just realized there was a D and a C series, how confusing; like I said, I'm sure glad I ask you guys. I am going to get the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3, it's a good price and I see good reviews, plus I can use the RAW output with my Adobe Photoshop CS3 and have some more fun. I was trying to stay small and have the RAW output and I think this is the best I'm going to find.

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gwelland Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 01.03.2004 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 872	Re: If price was no issue and you had to make a choice between the two The D-Lux 4/LX-3 has an excellent reputation and it is probably only surpassed by the Canon G10 at the moment, although the Canon is far more of a brick vs svelte camera. The PanaLeica has been significantly improved as far as noise/image quality is concerned with it's latest Venus processing engine. Have fun! __________________ Graham

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biglouis Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 21.05.2006 Location: London Posts: 4,069	Re: If price was no issue and you had to make a choice between the two Definitely the LX-3 - much better and more functional camera. On the other hand, I wouldn't mind owning both. LouisB __________________ My new book "Walk to Work" now available

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bill Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 27.01.2003 Location: Frimley Posts: 3,321	Re: If price was no issue and you had to make a choice between the two It can be very confusing! The lower spec models are still good at what they do but the LX range is much more flexible and capable. Regards, Bill __________________ Bill Palmer (Gentleman Amateur and Leica Lout) ________________________________ FILM - a brand new sensor for every exposure... Rangefound 12 of my best Some of my images

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