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Gold Star
Rank: #1
Compact
Its full set of functions draws a distinct line between the LX3 and ordinary compact cameras. The
LX3 stands
alone as a compact camera
whose image-creating capabilities rival even SLRs. It's a camera that gives users the ability to capture
beautiful, richly expressive images every time they shoot.
Key Features
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The
Highest-Quality Images Ever from a Compact Digital Camera.
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The
10.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality poster-size prints.
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Advanced
Leica lens :
ultra wide-angle (24 mm) rare on a compact camera with MEGA Optical Image
Stabilization and 2.5x zoom
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3.0-inch
high-resolution LCD screen
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HD video
capture
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Classic
SLR-like manual operations include selectable auto
focus spot/multi auto focus area, customization button, aperture, shutter, program
and full manual modes
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High-performance in low-light
conditions
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Superb
expandability . For example the optional Wide
conversion Lens* brings the maximum wide angle all the way to an incredible 18mm. These and
other accessories let users build around the LX3 to create a powerful, versatile camera system that
can take them as far into photography as they want to go.
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*Requires a lens adaptor |
Technical Details
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Color
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Black or Silver
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Effective pixels
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10.1 megapixels
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Total pixels
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11.3 megapixels
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Optical image stabilizer
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MEGA OIS
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Optical zoom
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2.5x
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Image sensor
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1/1.63-inch CCD, primary color filter
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Extra optical zoom
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4:3 aspect ratio: 3.0x for 7 megapixels,
3.6x for 5 megapixels, 4.5x for 3 megapixels, 2 megapixels, and 0.3 megapixels; 3:2 aspect
ratio: 3.0x for 6.5 megapixels, 3.6x for 4.5 megapixels, 4.5x for 3 megapixels, 2.5 megapixels;
16:9 aspect ratio: 3.0x for 6 megapixels, 3.6x for 4.5 megapixels, 4.5x for 2.5 megapixels and 2
megapixels
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Digital zoom
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4x (max 10x combined with optical zoom and without extra optical zoom; max 17.9x combined with
extra optical zoom)
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Focal length
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f=1 to 12.8 mm (35mm equivalent of 24 to 60 mm)
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Lens
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Leica DC Vario-Summicron; 8 elements in 6 groups (4 asperhical lenses, 4 aspherical surfaces)
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Aperture range
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Wide: f/2.0 to f/8.0; tele: f/2.8 to
f/8.0
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Conversion lens capability
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Yes
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Focusing area
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Normal: 50 cm to infinity (wide/tele);
intelligent auto/macro: 1 cm to infinity (wide), 30 cm to infinity (tele)
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AF metering
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Face, AF tracking, multi-area, 1-area high speed, 1-area, spot
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Focus
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Normal/macro, quick AF on/off (on in intelligent auto), continuous AF on/off, AF/MF switchable,
manual focus (joystick), one-shot AF, AF area select, AF tracking
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AF assist lamp
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Yes
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ISO sensitivity
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Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1,600, 3,200; high-sensitivy mode: auto (1,600
to 6,400)
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White balance
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Auto, daylight, cloudy, shade, halogen, and white set (selectable at portrait, soft skin,
transform, self-portrait, sports, baby, pet, high sensitivity, hi-speed burst, pinhole modes);
white balance adjustment (+/-10 steps, except for auto set)
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Exposure compensation
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1/3 EV step, +/-2 EV
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Backlight compensation
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Yes (auto in Intelligent Auto mode)
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Auto bracketing (AE)
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+/- 1/3 EV to 1 EV step, 3 frames
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Light metering
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Intelligent multiple, center weighted, spot
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Scene modes
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Portrait, soft skin, scenery, sports, night portrait, night scenery, self-portrait, food, party,
candlelight, fireworks, starry sky, beach, aerial photo, snow, high sensitivity, baby 1 and baby 2,
underwater, sunset, pet, hi-speed burst, multi aspect
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Shutter speed/shutter system
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P:1 to 1/2,000 second (selectable minimum
shuter speed); A/S: 8 to 1/2,000 second; M: 1/2,000 second; starry sky mode: 15, 30, and 60
seconds
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Self-timer
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2 and 10 seconds
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Auto review
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1 and 2 seconds, zoom, and hold
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Review
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1x, 4x, and 8x
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Picture adjustment
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Contrast: +/-2 steps; sharpness: +/-2
steps; saturation: +/-2 steps; noise reduction: +/-2 steps (can be adjusted in film
mode)
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Recording format
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Still image: JPEG (design rule for camera
file system, based on Exif 2.21 standard), RAW, DPOF corresponding image with audio: JPEG
(design rule for camera file system, based on Exif 2.21 standard), plus QuickTime; motion
picture: QuickTime Motion JPEG
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Image quality
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Fine, standard, RAW, RAW+Standard JPEG, RAW+Fine JPEG
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Recording image size
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4:3 aspect ratio (still image): 3,648 x
2,736, 3,072 x 2,304, 2,560 x 1,920, 2,048 x 1,536, 1,600 x 1,200, 640 x 480; 3:2 aspect ratio
(still image): 3,776 x 2,520, 3,168 x 2,112, 2,656 x 1,768, 2,112 x 1,408, 2,048 x 1,360; 16:9
aspect ratio (still image): 3,968 x 2,232, 3,328 x 1,872, 2,784 x 1,568, 2,208 x 1,248, 1,920 x
1,080
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Motion image (4:3 aspect ratio)
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640 x 480 pixels at 30 fps; 320 x 240 pixels at 30 fps/10 fps
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Motion image (16:9 aspect ratio)
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848 x 480 pixels at 30 fps
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Burst shooting mode
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Full-resolution image, 2.5 frames per second: maximum of 8 images (standard
mode), maximum of 4 images (fine), maximum of 3 images (RAW)
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Unlimited consecutive shooting
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Yes
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Intelligent exposure
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Off, low, standard, and high
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Digital redeye correction
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Yes
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Easy zoom/zoom resume/motion zoom
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No
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Still image recording with audio
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5 seconds
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Audio dubbing
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Maximum of 10 seconds
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Real-time histograms
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Yes
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Composition guidelines
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Yes (2 patterns)
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Built-in memory
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Approximately 50 MB
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Scene mode help screen
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Yes
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Auto angle detection
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Yes
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Flip animation
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No
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Travel date/world time
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Yes
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Title edit
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Yes
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Text stamp/date stamp
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Yes
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Built-in flash type/mode
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Auto, auto/redeye reduction, forced on, slow sync/redeye reduction, forced off flash synchro;
1st/2nd flash output adjustment (1/3 EV step, -2 to +2 EV) 0.8 to 8.3 meters (wide/macro/ISO auto),
0.3 to 5.9 meters (tele/ISO auto)
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External flash
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Yes
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Viewfinder
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External OVF (optional)
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LCD monitor
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3-inch, 3:2 polycrystalline TFT LCD display (460,000 dots), approximate 100
percent field of view; auto power LCD mode, power LCD mode
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Playback mode
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Record/play selector switch, 30 and 12-thumbnail display, calendar display, zoomed playback (16x
max), playback of favorite pics, image rotation, resize, trim, protection, aspect conversion DPOF
print setting creating still pics from motion picture, dual image playback
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OSD Language
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English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Russian, Chinese (traditional
and simplified), Netherlandic, Thai, Korean, Turkish, Portuguese, Arabic, Persian, Japanese,
Swedish, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish
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Recording media
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Built-in memory, SD memory card, SDHC memory card, MultiMediaCard (still images only)
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Microphone
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Yes
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Speaker
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Yes
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Interface
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DC input, AV output (NTSC), HD AV output (component), USB 2.0 high speed
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Direct print
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PictBridge
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Power supply
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Lithium-ion battery pack (included), AC adapter (optional)
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Battery life
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380 pictures (CIPA standard)
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ISO limit set
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Yes
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Multi-exposure
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Yes
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Multi-aspect
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Yes
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Recording mode (mode dial)
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Intelligent auto, program mode (P), aperture/priority (A), shutter mode (S), manual mode (M),
motion picture, custom 1, custom 2, scene mode
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Color bracketing
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No
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Motion image HD (16:9 aspect ratio)
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1,280 x 720 pixels at 30 fps
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Motion picture
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4:3 aspect ratio: 640 x 480 pixels at 30
fps, or 320 x 240 pixels at 30 fps/10 fps; 16:9 aspect ratio: 848 x 480 pixels at 30
fps
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Film mode
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Standard, dynamic, natural, smooth, vibrant, nostalgic, WB/standard, WB/dynamic, WB/smooth, my
film1, my film2, multi film
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Included software
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PhotoFunStudio v2.1E, ArcSoft (Media Impression/Panorama Maker), SilkyPix Developer Studio 3.0 SE,
QuickTime, USB driver
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Item width
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4.28 inches
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Item height
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2.34 inches
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Item depth
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1.06 inches
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Weight
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0.5 pounds
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Warranty
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1 year
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In the box
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Camera, battery charger, battery pack, battery carrying case, lens cap, lens cap strap, AV cable,
USB cable, shoulder strap, CD-ROM
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Technical Details provided by Amazon.com
Review Scoreboard...
The following scoreboard is based on our recent survey of 20 review websites that either rank cameras or
point out which ones stand out as the best in a particular category (category examples: Compact, Subcompact, SLR,
etc.). Although the research was done recently it is possible that some of the data may have changed since we last
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REVIEW SITE
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REVIEW SITE RANK
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GOLD
STAR
POINTS
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#1 for Best Advanced Compact
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100
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#1 for Best Compact |
100
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#1 for Best Advanced
Compact
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100
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One of 3 selected as Best Compact of 2008. No
distinction given in rank. |
90
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One of 3 given the
Editor's Choice Award for Best Midsized Digital Camera. No distinction given in
rank. |
90
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#2 for Premium Compact & SuperZoom
Digital Cameras |
90
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Total Gold Star Points >>
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570
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This is an EXCELLENT score.
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