Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3

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    Highlights

    • 10.1 MP 1/1.63-inch CCD Sensor
    • 80 - 6,400 Native ISO
    • Image Stabilization
    • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
    • 2.5 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
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    Overview

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 was announced in 2008 and is a 1/1.63-inch (8.07 x 5.56 mm) Standard Compact camera with 10.1 Megapixel CCD sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 80 to 6,400. The camera has a Fixed 3.0" screen with 460k dot resolution. It has an image stabilization.

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 can capture video up to 1280 x 720 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Successor
    4. Screen
    5. Sensor
    6. Photography Features
    7. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    8. Other Features
    9. Physical Parameters
    10. For Different Types of Photography
    11. Evaluation
    12. Specifications  

    Here is the Panasonic -LXx series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Panasonic -LXx series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Panasonic LX7
    Compare
    		October
    2012    		 10.1 MP
    1/1.7-inch    		 80 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    920k dot
    Image cannot be found Panasonic LX5
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    		December
    2011    		 10.1 MP
    1/1.63-inch    		 80 - 12,800 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
    Image cannot be found Panasonic LX3 November
    2008    		 10.1 MP
    1/1.63-inch    		 80 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 vs Lumix DMC-LX5 vs Lumix DMC-LX3.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3.

    PROS

    •   Video Capture
    •   80 Lowest Native ISO
    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   Light - 265 g (0.58 lb / 9.35 oz)
    •   Internal Storage
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.1 Megapixel
    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.5 fps
    •   Low DxO Overall Score - 39
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
    •   No HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Screen Size - 3.0"

    Successor

    In 2011 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 was replaced by Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. Let us now have a look at some important differences between Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 and its successor.

    UPGRADES Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
    Higher Native ISO 12,800 vs 6,400
    Reachs More Telephoto 90 mm vs 60 mm
    Greater Optical Zoom 3.8x vs 2.5x
    Viewfinder Electronic (optional) vs
    Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/2000 sec
    Multi-Segment Metering vs
    Center Weighted Metering vs
    Spot Metering vs
    Higher DxO Low Light ISO 132 vs 94
    Higher DxO Overall Score 41 vs 39
    HDMI Output vs
    DOWNGRADES Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
    Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/3.3 vs f/2.8
    Built-in Microphone Mono vs Stereo
    Heavier 271 g (0.60 lb / 9.56 oz) vs 265 g (0.58 lb / 9.35 oz)
    Internal Storage 40 MB vs 50 MB

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 vs Lumix DMC-LX5.

    Screen

    Fixed screen

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 has a 3.0" Fixed screen with 460k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.

    Sensor

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 features a 10.1 megapixel 1/1.63-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 8.07 x 5.56 mm and a total area of 44.9 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 6,400.

    Photography Features

    Camera can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 3968 x 2232, 3776 x 2520, 3328 x 1872, 3168 x 2112, 3072 x 2304, 2784 x 1568, 2656 x 1768, 2560 x 1920, 2208 x 1248, 2112 x 1408, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


    Image Stabilization

    The camera has an image stabilization.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3.

    Panasonic LX7
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    1/1.7-inch

    10.1 MP

    Panasonic LX5
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    1/1.63-inch

    10.1 MP

    Pentax K-3 III Monochrome
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    APS-C

    25.73 MP

    Sony a6600
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Nikon Z30
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    APS-C

    20.9 MP

    Canon R3
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    Full Frame

    24.1 MP

    Canon R8
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    Full Frame

    24.2 MP

    Nikon Z8
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    Full Frame

    45.7 MP

    Canon R100
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    APS-C

    24.1 MP

    Canon R5 C
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    Full Frame

    45.0 MP

    Sony a7R IV
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    Full Frame

    61.0 MP

    Canon 70D
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    APS-C

    20.2 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    USB Input

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer.


    Internal Storage and External Storage Slots

    The camera has 50 MB internal storage and a single SD/MMC/SDHC card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3's shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 2.5 fps.


    Flash

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 8.30 m and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount.

    Physical Parameters

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 has dimensions of 109 x 60 x 27 mm (4.29 x 2.36 x 1.06"). It weighs 265 g (0.58 lb / 9.35 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    109 mm (4.29")

    60 mm (2.36")

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    60 mm (2.36")

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    27 mm (1.06")

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    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 dimensions

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    AVERAGE
    60

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 gets a score of 60 and is AVERAGE choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    AVERAGE
    55

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 gets a score of 55 and is AVERAGE choice for Sports photography.

    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.5 fps
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
    58

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 gets a score of 58 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.5 fps
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    GOOD
    77

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 gets a score of 77 and is GOOD choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    GOOD
    84

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 gets a score of 84 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 265 g (0.58 lb / 9.35 oz)

    Travel Photography

    EXCELLENT
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    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 gets a score of 86 and is EXCELLENT choice for Travel photography.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 265 g (0.58 lb / 9.35 oz)

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 Evaluation

    We evaluate Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 and give score of 56 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

    AVERAGE
    61

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 a score of 61 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.1 Megapixel
    •   80 Lowest Native ISO
    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   Low DxO Overall Score - 39

    Photo

    GOOD
    70

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 a score of 70 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.5 fps

    Video

    POOR
    43

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 a score of 43 for Video parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

    Focusing

    AVERAGE
    59

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 a score of 59 for Focusing parameters.

    •   No Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    POOR
    53

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 a score of 53 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder

    Connectivity

    POOR
    44

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 a score of 44 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   No HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
    47

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 a score of 47 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 265 g (0.58 lb / 9.35 oz)
    •   Internal Storage


    For a full specification list please go to the specifications page:

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