Canon G12 vs Panasonic LX3
Portability
83 Imaging
34 Features
50 Overall
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83 Imaging
34 Features
50 Overall
40
Portability
91 Imaging
34 Features
40 Overall
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91 Imaging
34 Features
40 Overall
36
Canon G12 vs Panasonic LX3 Key Specs
Canon G12
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Panasonic LX3
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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.
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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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has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
manual focus
saves RAW files
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
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screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (401g)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
heavier than competition in class (265g)
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has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery power (370 CIPA)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
does not have phase detect AF
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better than average battery power (370 per charge)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (401g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (265g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape photography with Panasonic LX3
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (370 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse function
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
no Time Lapse function
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decently wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
heavier than competition in class (401 grams)
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
heavier than competition in class (265g)
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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 |