Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic LX3
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Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic LX3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3.5" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
- Announced November 2013
(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
- Released November 2008
- Successor is Panasonic LX5
Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic LX3 Overview
Following is a detailed analysis of the Casio EX-10 and Panasonic LX3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the LX3 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and LX3 (1/1.63") boast different sensor sizing.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe EX-10 was manufactured 5 years after the LX3 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-10 matches up vs the LX3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic LX3 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-10 Gallery and Panasonic LX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Panasonic LX3
EX-10 | LX3 | |||
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Released | November 2013 | November 2008 | More modern by 62 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 460k | Clearer screen (+462k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Casio EX-10
LX3 | EX-10 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Panasonic LX3
EX-10 | LX3 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic LX3 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-10 enjoys outer dimensions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Panasonic LX3 has proportions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-10 and Panasonic LX3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-10 versus the LX3.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-10 and LX3 is 83 and 91 respectively.
Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic LX3 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-10 and LX3.
As you can see, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-10 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Casio EX-10 will show more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher EX-10 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.
Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic LX3 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Panasonic |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-11-14 | 2008-11-04 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Exilim Engine HS 3 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/1.63" |
Sensor dimensions | 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 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 24-60mm (2.5x) |
Max aperture | f/1.8-2.5 | f/2.0-2.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 4.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.5" | 3" |
Display resolution | 922 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 250 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.90 m | 8.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 384 grams (0.85 pounds) | 265 grams (0.58 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") | 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 455 pictures | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | Li-130A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $456 | $449 |