Canon A810 vs Panasonic LX3
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Canon A810 vs Panasonic LX3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Released February 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-60mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
- 265g - 109 x 60 x 27mm
- Announced November 2008
- Renewed by Panasonic LX5

Canon A810 vs Panasonic LX3 Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the Canon A810 vs Panasonic LX3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the A810 (16MP) and LX3 (10MP) and the A810 (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") posses totally different sensor size.

The A810 was released 3 years later than the LX3 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the A810 grades vs the LX3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A810 vs Panasonic LX3 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A810 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The complete galleries are available at Canon A810 Gallery and Panasonic LX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Panasonic LX3
A810 | LX3 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | ![]() | November 2008 | Fresher by 40 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Canon A810
LX3 | A810 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A810 and Panasonic LX3
A810 | LX3 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch screen |
Canon A810 vs Panasonic LX3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A810 provides external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX3 has specifications of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).
Examine the Canon A810 vs Panasonic LX3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the A810 against the LX3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A810 and LX3 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Panasonic LX3 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A810 and LX3.
Plainly, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A810 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Canon A810 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher A810 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon A810 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A810 vs Panasonic LX3 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A810 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A810 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-02-07 | 2008-11-04 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.63" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 44.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-60mm (2.5x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.0-2.8 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 8.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (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 | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 171 gr (0.38 pounds) | 265 gr (0.58 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 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 life | 220 pictures | - |
Battery format | AA | - |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $99 | $449 |