Digilux 2 / LC1 DxO Test Report

— Including a 4th Opinion —
Introduction
Regular readers know that the cameras and other photographic products that I test on this site are the ones that personally interest me. I can't, and don't even try to cover everything that comes to market. Sometimes I can get my hands on things early, sometimes not. In the case of theLeica Digilux 2 / Panasonic LC1twins, both companies took their time in bringing these cameras to market in North America. The LC1 appeared in Asia first, and contributorWai-Shan Lamfrom Hong Kong gave us on these pages the world's firsthands-on look at the LC1.
This was followed soon thereafter by aninitial impressions field reviewof the Digilux 2 by contributorSean Reid, and then a morein-depth field test. Finally, well-known photographer, critic and teacher,Ben Lifsongave ushis perspective on the Digilux 2.
The one thing that was missing was a DxO optical test report. Finally in mid-May 2004 a Panasonic LC1 came my way and I have now both put i...