Nikon L19 vs Panasonic LX3
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Nikon L19 vs Panasonic LX3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 8MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- ()mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
- 130g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
- Introduced February 2009
(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
- Released November 2008
- New Model is Panasonic LX5

Nikon L19 vs Panasonic LX3 Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Nikon L19 vs Panasonic LX3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the L19 (8MP) and the LX3 (10MP) is very close but the L19 (1/2.5") and LX3 (1/1.63") posses totally different sensor sizing.

The L19 was unveiled 4 months later than the LX3 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the L19 matches up vs the LX3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon L19 vs Panasonic LX3 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L19 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The full galleries are available at Nikon L19 Gallery & Panasonic LX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Panasonic LX3
L19 | LX3 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Nikon L19
LX3 | L19 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L19 and Panasonic LX3
L19 | LX3 | |||
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Released | February 2009 | ![]() | November 2008 | Same age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Nikon L19 vs Panasonic LX3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon L19 has outside measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Panasonic LX3 has measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon L19 vs Panasonic LX3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the L19 and the LX3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the L19 and LX3 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L19 vs Panasonic LX3 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The visual below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the L19 and LX3.
To sum up, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The L19 with its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Panasonic LX3 will result in extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively.

Nikon L19 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L19 vs Panasonic LX3 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L19 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L19 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-02-03 | 2008-11-04 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/1.63" |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 44.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 8MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3264 x 2448 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | () | 24-60mm (2.5x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/2.0-2.8 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 4.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 8.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 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) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 130 gr (0.29 pounds) | 265 gr (0.58 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 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 ID | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $0 | $449 |