Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic LX7
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Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
- 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
- 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
- Revealed October 2012
- Succeeded the Panasonic LX5
- Updated by Panasonic LX10

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic LX7 Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the Canon A3000 IS versus Panasonic LX7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is relatively similar but the A3000 IS (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

The A3000 IS was brought out 3 years earlier than the LX7 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the A3000 IS matches up vs the LX7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic LX7 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A3000 IS Gallery & Panasonic LX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Panasonic LX7
A3000 IS | LX7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Canon A3000 IS
LX7 | A3000 IS | |||
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Revealed | October 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 33 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Panasonic LX7
A3000 IS | LX7 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A3000 IS features outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Panasonic LX7 has measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A3000 IS versus Panasonic LX7 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the A3000 IS and the LX7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3000 IS and LX7 is 94 and 86 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3000 IS and LX7.
Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The A3000 IS includes the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier. The older A3000 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

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Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-01-05 | 2012-10-15 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 24-90mm (3.8x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/1.4-2.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 8.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 165g (0.36 lb) | 298g (0.66 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 50 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 147 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-8L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $240 | $400 |