Panasonic introduces the LUMIX DMC-LX3

Panasonic announced a number of new LUMIX digital cameras on Sunday - we’ll start first with the LUMIX DMC-LX3 which is the successor to the DMC-LX2. According to Panasonic, the DMC-LX3 is “designed for easy creative shooting and high-performance in low-light conditions.” Features include the following:

F2.0 24mm LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON lens
10.1 megapixel sensor
1/1.63 inch CCD
40 percent higher sensitivity and 35 percent higher saturation when compared to previous Panasonic 10MP cameras
Supports three aspect ratios - 4:3, 3:2, and 16:9
Multi-Aspect mode allows the camera to take an image in all three aspect ratios simultaneously
24 mm lens captures 213 % larger viewing angle than a normal 35 mm camera and 136 % larger compared to 28 mm wide angle lens
Venus Engine IV
Supports up to ISO 3200 at full resolution and up to ISO 6400 in high sensitivity mode
2.5 shots per second at full resolution and six shots per second in high speed burst mode
Joystick operation
Film mode with six color types and three types of monochrome selections
Multiple exposure feature allows users to create photos by overlaying up to three consecutive images
3.0 inch LCD screen
Intelligent Auto Mode
AF tracking
Intelligent Exposure
Digital Red Eye Correction
MEGA O.I.S.
Intelligent ISO
Intelligent Scene Selector
Face Detection (up to 15 faces)
Records HD video at 1280 x 720 at 24 fps