Canon G16 vs Panasonic LX3
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Canon G16 vs Panasonic LX3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 356g - 109 x 76 x 40mm
- Launched November 2013
- Replaced the Canon G15
(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
- Introduced November 2008
- Renewed by Panasonic LX5
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Lets look a little more closely at the Canon G16 and Panasonic LX3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the LX3 (10MP) is very well matched but the G16 (1/1.7") and LX3 (1/1.63") posses totally different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe G16 was brought out 5 years after the LX3 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the G16 scores vs the LX3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Panasonic LX3
| G16 | LX3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | November 2013 |  | November 2008 | More modern by 62 months |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Canon G16
| LX3 | G16 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon G16 and Panasonic LX3
| G16 | LX3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Canon G16 vs Panasonic LX3 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon G16 enjoys outside dimensions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") having a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Panasonic LX3 has sizing of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the G16 against the LX3.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G16 and LX3 is 85 and 91 respectively.
Canon G16 vs Panasonic LX3 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G16 and LX3.
Clearly, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G16 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon G16 will give you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent G16 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon G16 vs Panasonic LX3 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G16 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Panasonic |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot G16 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2013-11-25 | 2008-11-04 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Digic 6 | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/1.63" |
| Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 44.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| 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 | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-60mm (2.5x) |
| Max aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/2.0-2.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 4.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 922k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | TFT PureColor II G LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 80 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 12.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | 8.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/2000 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 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 | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 356g (0.78 lb) | 265g (0.58 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 54 | 39 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 21.0 | 19.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.7 | 10.8 |
| DXO Low light rating | 230 | 94 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 360 pictures | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NB-10L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $499 | $449 |