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Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic LX3

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic LX3 Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(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
Panasonic LX3
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Panasonic LX3

 A3000 IS LX3 
RevealedJanuary 2010November 2008Fresher by 15 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Canon A3000 IS

 LX3 A3000 IS 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Panasonic LX3

 A3000 IS LX3 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic LX3 size comparison

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

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic LX3 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LX3 as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
40
you can focus manually
delivers RAW formats
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3000 IS
Street photography with Panasonic LX3
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
more heavy than competition in class (265 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3000 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic LX3
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Travel photography highlights
Panasonic LX3 Travel photography highlights
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
60
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (265g)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic LX3 Landscape photography advice
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
52
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3000 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic LX3
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic port
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (265 grams)
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Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic LX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Panasonic LX3
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
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