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Nikon L19 vs Panasonic LX3

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23
Nikon Coolpix L19 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Nikon L19 vs Panasonic LX3 Key Specs

Nikon L19
(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
Panasonic LX3
(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
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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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Panasonic LX3

 L19 LX3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Nikon L19

 LX3 L19 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L19 and Panasonic LX3

 L19 LX3 
ReleasedFebruary 2009November 2008Same age
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon L19 vs Panasonic LX3 size comparison

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

Nikon L19 vs Panasonic LX3 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon L19 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L19 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L19
Portrait photography with Panasonic LX3
18
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
40
has manual focus
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L19 Street photography information
Panasonic LX3 Street photography information
54
lighter than average (130 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
heavier than average (265 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L19 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic LX3 Sports photography highlights
15
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
has no phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L19 Travel photography factors
Panasonic LX3 Travel photography factors
57
lighter than average (130g)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
60
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average (265g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L19
Landscape photography with Panasonic LX3
21
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
52
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L19 Vlogging features
Panasonic LX3 Vlogging features
25
lighter than average (130 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
30
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
heavier than average (265g)
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Nikon L19 vs Panasonic LX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L19 and Panasonic LX3
 Nikon Coolpix L19Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
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