Nikon S30 vs Panasonic LX3
Portability
90 Imaging
32 Features
18 Overall
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90 Imaging
32 Features
18 Overall
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Portability
91 Imaging
33 Features
40 Overall
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91 Imaging
33 Features
40 Overall
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Nikon S30 vs Panasonic LX3 Key Specs
Nikon S30
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
- Revealed February 2012
Panasonic LX3
(Full Review)
(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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Let's look a little more closely at the Nikon S30 vs Panasonic LX3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S30 (10MP) and the LX3 (10MP) is fairly similar but the S30 (1/3") and LX3 (1/1.63") have totally different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe S30 was announced 3 years later than the LX3 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S30 scores versus the LX3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Panasonic LX3
| S30 | LX3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2012 |  | November 2008 | Fresher by 40 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Nikon S30
| LX3 | S30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S30 and Panasonic LX3
| S30 | LX3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Nikon S30 vs Panasonic LX3 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S30 provides exterior dimensions of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic LX3 has sizing of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the S30 vs the LX3.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S30 and LX3 is 90 and 91 respectively.
Nikon S30 vs Panasonic LX3 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S30 and LX3.
Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The S30 comes with the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field harder. The fresher S30 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Nikon S30
Portrait photography with Panasonic LX3
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manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/3")
does not have RAW format
has manual focus
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
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environment sealing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than average (214 grams)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
heavier than competition (265g)
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great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
environment sealing
max fps very slow (1.5 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/3")
does not have phase detect AF
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel photography with Panasonic LX3
environment sealing
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (214 grams)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (265 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Nikon S30 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic LX3 Landscape photography highlights
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging with Nikon S30
Vlogging with Panasonic LX3
comes with face detect focusing
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
more heavy than average (214 grams)
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition (265g)
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Nikon S30 vs Panasonic LX3 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2012-02-01 | 2008-11-04 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/3" | 1/1.63" |
| Sensor dimensions | 4.8 x 3.6mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 17.3mm² | 44.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 29-87mm (3.0x) | 24-60mm (2.5x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.0-2.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 7.5 | 4.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | TFT-LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.5 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 8.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 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 file format | MPEG-4 | - |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 214g (0.47 lbs) | 265g (0.58 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 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 life | 240 shots | - |
| Style of battery | AA | - |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $119 | $449 |