Camera Labs reviewed the Panasonic Lumix DMC LX2 and liked it for its wide sensor and screen, its image stablization which was found effective, its ability to record widescreen movies including 720p at 15fps and the over all built quality. The only thing that really bothered them was the cameras tendency to produce noise even at 100 ISO.

Panasonic DMC-LX2 Digital Camera sports a 10.1-megapixel high resolution CCD image sensor, however this one comes in a much sleeker package. The DMC-LX2 also includes the world’s first* Intelligent ISO Control and max with ISO settings up to 1600. The Lumix DMC features a 2.8-inch TFT LCD and includes the Panasonic trademark MEGA O.I.S technology which automatically compensates for handshake and low light conditions. We are also impressed by its f/2.8 4x optical zoom 28mm wide angle LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT lens which can deliver high image resolutions of 4224 x 2376 pixels on the 16:9 aspect ratio. One can also choose between 4:3, 3:2 or 16:9 of aspect ratio depending on ones purpose of use.

In the end the review writes "As it is the LX2 is a hobbled product which will only deliver good results if forced into using low ISOs. If you can live with that, the plus points make it worth considering. If you find the quality at higher sensitivities unacceptable, look elsewhere. Ultimately the digital camera industry really has to address its obsession with increasing resolutions for marketing purposes at the cost of overall quality. It’s compromising otherwise excellent products like the LX2 and does no-one any favours."