Nikon L20 vs Panasonic LX3
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![Nikon Coolpix L20 front Nikon Coolpix L20 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-L20/Nikon-L20-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LX3/Panasonic-LX3-front.jpg)
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Nikon L20 vs Panasonic LX3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
- 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
- Introduced February 2009
(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
- Announced November 2008
- Later Model is Panasonic LX5
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Nikon L20 vs Panasonic LX3 Overview
Below is a detailed review of the Nikon L20 and Panasonic LX3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the L20 (10MP) and the LX3 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the L20 (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") posses different sensor size.
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The L20 was manufactured 4 months later than the LX3 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the L20 scores versus the LX3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Nikon L20 vs Panasonic LX3 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon L20 Gallery and Panasonic LX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Panasonic LX3
L20 | LX3 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Nikon L20
LX3 | L20 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L20 and Panasonic LX3
L20 | LX3 | |||
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Announced | February 2009 | ![]() | November 2008 | Similar generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Nikon L20 vs Panasonic LX3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L20 has got outer dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic LX3 has dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon L20 and Panasonic LX3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the L20 and the LX3.
![Nikon L20 vs Panasonic LX3 size comparison Nikon L20 vs Panasonic LX3 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L20-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LX3-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L20 and LX3 is 94 and 91 respectively.
![Nikon L20 vs Panasonic LX3 top view buttons comparison Nikon L20 vs Panasonic LX3 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L20-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LX3-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon L20 vs Panasonic LX3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The photograph here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the L20 and LX3.
To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The L20 includes the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF more difficult.
![Nikon L20 vs Panasonic LX3 sensor size comparison Nikon L20 vs Panasonic LX3 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L20-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LX3-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon L20 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon L20 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon L20 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L20-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LX3-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon L20 vs Panasonic LX3 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 |
Category | 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 | 1/2.3" | 1/1.63" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 44.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 38-136mm (3.6x) | 24-60mm (2.5x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/2.0-2.8 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 4.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | 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/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 8.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 135 gr (0.30 lb) | 265 gr (0.58 lb) |
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 recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $120 | $449 |