Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic LX3
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Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic LX3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
- 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-60mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
- 265g - 109 x 60 x 27mm
- Revealed November 2008
- Replacement is Panasonic LX5

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic LX3 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon A3000 IS versus Panasonic LX3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the LX3 (10MP) is very similar but the A3000 IS (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") have totally different sensor size.

The A3000 IS was manufactured 15 months later than the LX3 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the A3000 IS matches up against the LX3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic LX3 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A3000 IS Gallery & Panasonic LX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Panasonic LX3
A3000 IS | LX3 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | ![]() | November 2008 | Fresher by 15 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Canon A3000 IS
LX3 | A3000 IS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Panasonic LX3
A3000 IS | LX3 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic LX3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A3000 IS comes with exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX3 has measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon A3000 IS versus Panasonic LX3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the A3000 IS versus the LX3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3000 IS and LX3 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic LX3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The graphic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3000 IS and LX3.
To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The A3000 IS provides the tinier sensor which should make obtaining bokeh more difficult. The newer A3000 IS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic LX3 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-01-05 | 2008-11-04 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.63" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 44.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 24-60mm (2.5x) |
Max aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/2.0-2.8 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 8.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (HD 24 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (10fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 165g (0.36 lb) | 265g (0.58 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 39 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 19.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 94 |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NB-8L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $240 | $449 |