We have added a new member to our family (camera), Panasonic Lumix LX2.

The reason I bought this LX2 because of 28mm, 16:9 ratio aspect, Range finder like :D.

Now yAu yAu took over Fujifilm Finepix F31fd.

After I have used LX2 for 1 week, I have identified some Pros and Cons for both cameras.

F31fd’s Pros:

1. Excellent high ISO quality. Used until ISO1600 also no problem.

2. Fast Operation.

3. Vibrant color.

4. Face detection.

5. Fast auto focus.

6. Clearer LCD - 230,000 pixels

7. Easier to find pouch for storage F31fd because the lens is in the body when power off.

F31fd’s Cons:

1. No 28mm wide angle.

2. No Image Stabilizer.

LX2’s Pros:

1. 28mm wide angle.

2. The photo more perspective with 16:9 ratio aspect.

3. Full manual control, similar to DSLR.

4. AE/A Lock.

5. 9 auto focus points - allow selective focus as well.

6. Auto-Bracketing - 3 photos from -2 to +2.

7. Allow capture in RAW format.

8. Flash power compensation.

9. Mega OIS works like a charm. ISO200 is enough to take in door shot without flash.

10. Histrogram

11. Highlight feature to tell you the photo is over exposed.

12. Solid built, and beautiful like Range Finder.

LX2’s Cons:

1. Poor image quality at ISO400 and above. Try to use ISO400 or below.

2. No face detection.

3. Slow auto focus.

4. Due to the lens barrel, quite difficult to find pouch for LX2.

5. RAW file size too huge, about 20MB each.

6. You can’t choose not to take JPG while shooting RAW. (RAW+JPG)