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Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic LX3

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic LX3 Key Specs

Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released August 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
  • Launched November 2008
  • Replacement is Panasonic LX5
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Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic LX3 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Nikon S1000pj versus Panasonic LX3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S1000pj (12MP) and the LX3 (10MP) is very well matched but the S1000pj (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The S1000pj was released 10 months later than the LX3 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S1000pj matches up versus the LX3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Panasonic LX3

 S1000pj LX3 
LaunchedAugust 2009November 2008Fresher by 10 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Nikon S1000pj

 LX3 S1000pj 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Panasonic LX3

 S1000pj LX3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic LX3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S1000pj enjoys outside measurements of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic LX3 has sizing of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S1000pj versus Panasonic LX3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the S1000pj compared to the LX3.

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic LX3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1000pj and LX3 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic LX3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic LX3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1000pj and LX3.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S1000pj due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Nikon S1000pj will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent S1000pj will have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic LX3 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S1000pj
Portrait photography with Panasonic LX3
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
40
you can focus manually
delivers RAW formats
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Street photography info
Panasonic LX3 Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
more heavy than average in class (265g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Sports photography features
Panasonic LX3 Sports photography features
34
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LX3 as a Travel photography camera
57
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
60
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (265g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S1000pj
Landscape photography with Panasonic LX3
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
52
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LX3 as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
30
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (265 grams)
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Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic LX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1000pj and Panasonic LX3
 Nikon Coolpix S1000pjPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-04 2008-11-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.63"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-60mm (2.5x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 8.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lb) 265 gr (0.58 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $289 $449