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The Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX3 which is one of the most powerful compact cameras on the market recently received the a DIWA Gold award. The LX3 impresses with its image performance, its 24mm wide-angle zoom and f/2.0-2.8 lens speed.


According to Kai Thon: “The LX3 is by far the most powerful compact camera available, even when compared to much larger cameras. Despite its record-breaking 24mm wide-angle zoom and f/2.0-2.8 lens speed, lens performance is outstanding. Like most 10 MP compacts, image noise is evident at high sensitivities, but that’s about the only weakness disturbing high overall image quality. Although the LX3 is primarily targeted experienced users, no photographer should be surprised to find themselves beaten by the camera’s amazing “iA” shooting mode. It’s breathtaking, and you won’t believe it till you’ve seen it!”

Those looking for a DSLR alternative can give the Fujifilm S100fs a shot as it also recently got honored with DIWA Gold Award. The S100fs features a 14.3x zoom lens and has an 11 Megapixel resolution.

Kai Thon, test manager of DIWA Labs, concludes: “Too many D-SLR owners never make use of the camera’s interchangeable lens advantage. Choosing the Fujifilm FinePix S100FS with the powerful high-performance 14.3x Fujinon zoom lens covers virtually any photographic task; all in one lens. Although the camera’s image quality may not quite match a comparable D-SLR in all respects, many versatile features and a comfortable D-SLR-like design make the Fujifilm FinePix S100FS into a very sensible and budget friendly alternative.”


Unbiased test results by DxO Analyzer of the image quality are available at:http://www.diwa-labs.com.

The Canon EOS 40D and 450D were awarded the DIWA Gold award for their performance and overall quality. The bestselling cameras performed exceptionally well in the DIWA Labs tests and according to DIAW experts offer excellent value for money. Unbiased test results by DxO Analyzer of the image quality are available at: http://www.diwa-labs.com.


[Via Photography Blog ]