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Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 [S]ave

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX3Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
BrandPanasonicPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.com-
Model numberDMC-LX3LX5
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20082010
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)109110
Width (mm)2743
Height (mm)6066
Weight (g)257271
Waterproof--
PredecessorPanasonic DMC-LX2Panasonic DMC-LX3
SuccessorPanasonic LX5DMPanasonic LX7
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)10.110.1
Sensor format1/1.63 inch1/1.63 inch
Sensor area (mm²)46.2446.24
Sensor width (mm)7.857.85
Sensor height (mm)5.895.89
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.981.98
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score3941
Dxo color depth score (bit)19.619.6
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)10.810.8
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)94132
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2112 x 1408(3.0 mp 3:2)
  • 2208 x 1248(2.8 mp other)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2656 x 1768(4.7 mp 3:2)
  • 2784 x 1568(4.4 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3168 x 2112(6.7 mp 3:2)
  • 3328 x 1872(6.2 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3776 x 2520(9.5 mp 3:2)
  • 3968 x 2232(8.9 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2112 x 1408(3.0 mp 3:2)
  • 2208 x 1248(2.8 mp other)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2656 x 1768(4.7 mp 3:2)
  • 2784 x 1568(4.4 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3168 x 2112(6.7 mp 3:2)
  • 3328 x 1872(6.2 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3776 x 2520(9.5 mp 3:2)
  • 3968 x 2232(8.9 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 424(0.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)1.91.8
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTime Motion JPEGAVCHD Lite / QT Motion JPEG
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionComponentHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRONLEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON; 10 elements in 9 groups, 3 aspherical elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 60.0024.00 - 90.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)8.002.00
Zoom ratio (x)2.53.8
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.500.06 - 0.50
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeMulti-area with face detection and trackingContrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / Multi (23pt) / 1pt (flexible / scalable)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Viewfinder typeOptional external viewfinderOptional EVF in hot shoe (DMW-LVF1, same as GF1)
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)460,000460,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1616
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, High Sensitivity Auto (1600-6400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, iISO, High Sensitivity Auto (1600-12800), 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400*, 12800* (* by pixel mixed readout)
Auto iso mode-+
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature
  • daylight
  • flash
  • halogen
  • shade
  • white set 1
  • white set 2
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature
  • daylight
  • flash
  • halogen
  • shade
  • white set 1
  • white set 2
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 601/4000 - 60
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, SpotIntelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Soft Skin, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, PetCreative Movie, My Color, Custom 1,2; Portrait, Soft Skin, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Panorama Assist, Sports, Night Portrait
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • off
  • on
  • slow-sync w/ red-eye reduction
  • 1st / 2nd
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • flash synchro
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionWide: 0.8 - 8.3m; Tele: 0.3 - 5.9m (ISO Auto)0.8 - 7.2m (Wide/ISO Auto), 0.3 - 4.4m (Tele/ISO Auto)
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
External flash connectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format-
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
Included memory (MB)5040
Included memory typebuilt-in memorybuilt-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • dc input
  • mini hdmi with viera link
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.171.59
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)1.171.88
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)43
Camera penalizes early shutter press++
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.91.8
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)43
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.770.35
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.760.37
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.28-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.920.56
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.010.01
Shutter lag (notes)Full AF, High-Speed mode: 0.61s-
Startup time (s)2.32.3
Play -> record time (s)0.8-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4.84.8
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)380400
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary
Usable battery types
  • 3.7v 1150mah lithium ion rechargeable
  • 3.6v 1250mah lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • arcsoft mediaimpression
  • arcsoft panorama maker
  • photofunstudio viewer 2.1e
  • silkypix developer studio 3.0se
  • photofunstudio 5.0 hd edition
  • silkypix developer studio 3.1 se
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilizer, Face Detection, Intelligent Auto, RAW support.Power OIS, 720p movies, hot shoe with socket for Live View finder (same DMW-LVF1 finder as for the GF1)



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