Sep 30, 2005 · Announced alongside the FZ30 in July, the Lumix LX1 is the world's first compact camera with a 'widescreen' 16:9 ratio CCD sensor, combined with a 28-112mm (equiv.) wideangle 4x Leica-branded zoom lens.

The DMC-LX1 supports true wide-screen (16:9) images. Unlike my Sony DCR-HC90 wide-screen camcorder, which chops off the top and bottom of a 3 MP image to produce a 2 MP 16:9 photograph, the DMC-LX1 actually produces full-size 8 MP 16:9 wide-screen photographs.

Feb 14, 2006 · It features a superb 4x optical zoom Leica DC Vario-Elmarit lens equivalent to a 28-112mm lens on a film camera, and a maximum aperture of F2.8-F4.9. It also has an innovative...

Jul 20, 2005 · Panasonic is launching a new LUMIX 16:9 wide LX series with the introduction of the DMC-LX1, 8.4-Megapixel 4x optical zoom (equivalent to 28 mm to 112 mm on a 35mm film camera) full manual compact camera. This creative compact incorporates a 8.4-Megapixel CCD and a high resolution 2.5-inch LCD in its undersized body.

Demanding shutterbugs will love Panasonic's DMC-LX1. This slim, compact camera combines detailed 8.4-megapixel recording with quick, responsive handling. Plus, it offers the rare ability to capture high-resolution widescreen photos that look beautiful on …

Oct 1, 2005 · The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX1 is a 8.6M digital camera announced in September 2005. Brand Panasonic Class Resolution 3840 x 2160 (8.6M) Zoom Type 4x optical zoom Storage Media SD, MMC

Sep 20, 2005 · The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX1 has a broad set of manual controls, image stabilization, and a wide lens and sensor crammed into a compact package.

IN-DEPTH review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX1 digital camera, with actual sample images, and a detailed data sheet.