Canon G12 vs Panasonic LX3
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Canon G12 vs Panasonic LX3 Key Specs
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- 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
- Introduced November 2008
- Successor is Panasonic LX5
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On this page, we are reviewing the Canon G12 vs Panasonic LX3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the LX3 (10MP) is very well matched but the G12 (1/1.7") and LX3 (1/1.63") posses different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe G12 was announced 2 years after the LX3 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the G12 matches up against the LX3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Panasonic LX3
| G12 | LX3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2011 |  | November 2008 | More modern by 27 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Canon G12
| LX3 | G12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon G12 and Panasonic LX3
| G12 | LX3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither provides Touch display |
Canon G12 vs Panasonic LX3 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon G12 provides outside measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Panasonic LX3 has dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).
Examine the Canon G12 vs Panasonic LX3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the G12 against the LX3.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G12 and LX3 is 83 and 91 respectively.
Canon G12 vs Panasonic LX3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The picture below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G12 and LX3.
To sum up, the two cameras have the same megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The G12 has the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The newer G12 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon G12 vs Panasonic LX3 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G12 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Panasonic |
| Model | Canon PowerShot G12 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2011-01-19 | 2008-11-04 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/1.63" |
| Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
| Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 44.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-60mm (2.5x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/2.0-2.8 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 4.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.8" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m | 8.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/2000s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 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 | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | - |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 401 gr (0.88 lbs) | 265 gr (0.58 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 47 | 39 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 20.4 | 19.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.2 | 10.8 |
| DXO Low light score | 161 | 94 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 370 photographs | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NB-7L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $600 | $449 |
