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Category: Point-and-Shoot

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This Panasonic DMC-LS2 Review is based on a production model. All sample images are unretouched, except where specified.

This review has been submitted to DIWA Awards [Total: 65%].

Taxi Boat
5.8mm, Normal Picture, Intelligent Multiple
1/250 sec., F2.8 and ISO 80

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS2 is compact, well-designed and easy-to-use. It features a 3x optical zoom [Lumix] DC-Vario lens (35– 105mm, 35mm equivalent) and 5MP resolution.

Macro mode allows you to get as close as 5 cm (2 in.). 14 Scene Modes make the Panasonic LS2 straightforward to use. The LCD is 2.0 in. with 85,000 pixels resolution and movie mode is 320x240 pixels 30fps, no audio. A 1-area high-speed autofocus makes for a fast AF. A special Baby scene mode allows you to date and time stamp baby's pictures.

Included in the box are a wrist strap and 2 Panasonic long-life Oxyride batteries. You can also use 2 regular AA Alkaline or rechargeable NiMH batteries. No memory card is supplied but there are 14MB of internal memory. The camera is ready to go right out of the box.

The Panasonic LS2 is very affordable and easy-to-use. Image quality is average and on the noisy side. It would be suitable for entry-level and first-time digital camera users who will be mostly printing at 4x6 in. and displaying for the Web. To many, the very effective Image Stabilizer will be the main selling point: it helps avoid blurred pictures due to camera shake.

See if you fit the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS2 User Profile below:

 

Panasonic LS2 User Profile • Desire a 5MP resolution digital camera with image quality good enough for 4x6 in. prints and the occasional large print. • Want Image Stabilization to prevent blurred pictures due to camera shake. • Want an affordable digital camera but of reputable brand. • Want an easy-to-use point-and-shoot with equally easy printing options. • Will use it mostly in the "sunny outdoors." • Want a digital camera for general family use.