Spectacular

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tonysg

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Leica cum Panasonic, Let us be practical!

May 9, 2009

Rating: 9 out of 10 (Spectacular)
Pros: Leica Red Trademark
Cons: The Extra Price you pay for cosmetics.
Opinion:
The Leica is the "made-up" version of the Panasonic. It is a marriage of convenience that enabled both companies to survive the growingly competitive market of digi-cams. Leica's superb lenses and Panasonic's sensor that produces excellent results in all lighting conditions even at higher ISO settings. I disagree with some views thast Leica's firmware produces slightly better pictures because independent tests reveal that both variants (Leica D-Lux 4 and the Panasonic LX-3) are technically synonymous to each other (even the white balance settings). But in terms of physical design, the Panasonic already includes the finger grip in the body whereas you have to pay an extra US$120 for the Leica Grip Accessory. Because of this, I would rate Panasonic a "10" and the Leica a full point less. The only difference in owning a Leica is having the bragging rights and always being "in denial" that both cameras are one and the same. "But I can dream..can't I?".

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Classy

Mar 21, 2009

Rating: 9 out of 10 (Spectacular)
Pros: Stylish Looking, Great Colours
Cons: Expensive
Opinion:
Perhaps this should be compared against the Lumix LX3 than any other cam.

The questions asked would probably range around why should I choose the more expensive D-Lux 4 over the LX3.

3 Reasons:
1) Classy Looking (does not have the ugly looking grip panel that is on the LX3 or has too many things written in the front panel the camera)

2) The photo colour re-production from the LEICA seems to be generally more dynamic as opposed to the LX3. What I mean by that is that the LX3 photos often turn out flatter and lacking depth as opposed to the LEICA D-Lux 4 when taking in automatic mode at least. For the Pros, I guess this might not matter too much.

3) The stylish looking brown leather casing that comes with it compensates for the extra expense of purchasing the D-LUX4.

In short, this is a great replacement over carrying a bulky SLR ... Read more

hardjoe

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Expensive but great camera with sexy little red dot!

Mar 14, 2009

Rating: 9 out of 10 (Spectacular)
Pros: Leica pedigree with help from the Japanese
Cons: Expensive- but trade-off for subscription to membership with Leica club guranteed in value proposition
Opinion:
This is a quality product from the original makers and partners, Panasonic. Works identically with the Japanese counterpart but I am told and I believe that it has a superior firm-ware...which is only detectable under close scrutiny only. Still, the extra bucks that you cough up for this product.

On my first outing with this baby, you get instant awe and respect with this baby. Friends just exclaimed that you simply cannot go wrong with Leica. I agree. It is like drving a Rolls, Bentley or Aston for a road trip. My friends are into accumulating experiences in life. What is a better way of capturing those moments with the best there is in the market?

I cannot explain the increase in street cred I got from this baby. I love the brown leather case I got as an accessory too. The pictures I would have gotten from the Panasonic equivalent would have been just as superior but ... Read more

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