Nikon D2Hs vs Panasonic LX3
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Nikon D2Hs vs Panasonic LX3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 4MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 1600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
- Introduced February 2005
- Previous Model is Nikon D2H
(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
- Introduced November 2008
- Later Model is Panasonic LX5
Nikon D2Hs vs Panasonic LX3 Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Nikon D2Hs and Panasonic LX3, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the D2Hs (4MP) and LX3 (10MP) and the D2Hs (APS-C) and LX3 (1/1.63") come with different sensor measurements.
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe D2Hs was released 4 years earlier than the LX3 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D2Hs being a Large SLR camera and the Panasonic LX3 being a Compact camera.
Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the D2Hs grades vs the LX3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon D2Hs vs Panasonic LX3 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D2Hs and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon D2Hs Gallery and Panasonic LX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D2Hs over the Panasonic LX3
D2Hs | LX3 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Nikon D2Hs
LX3 | D2Hs | |||
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Introduced | November 2008 | February 2005 | Newer by 45 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 235k | Crisper screen (+225k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon D2Hs and Panasonic LX3
D2Hs | LX3 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Nikon D2Hs vs Panasonic LX3 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon D2Hs has outer measurements of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX3 has specifications 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 D2Hs and Panasonic LX3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the D2Hs compared to the LX3.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the D2Hs and LX3 is 51 and 91 respectively.
Nikon D2Hs vs Panasonic LX3 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The picture below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the D2Hs and LX3.
As you can tell, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The D2Hs featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic LX3 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged D2Hs is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon D2Hs vs Panasonic LX3 Specifications
Nikon D2Hs | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon D2Hs | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 |
Type | Pro DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2005-02-16 | 2008-11-04 |
Body design | Large SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | JFET | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/1.63" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.7 x 15.5mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
Sensor area | 367.4mm² | 44.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 4 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 2464 x 1632 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon F | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-60mm (2.5x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.0-2.8 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 309 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 4.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 235k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 8.30 m |
Flash options | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (HD 24 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (10fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1200 gr (2.65 lbs) | 265 gr (0.58 lbs) |
Dimensions | 158 x 150 x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") | 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 39 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 19.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.8 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 94 |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 to 20 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $5,000 | $449 |