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Nikon D2Hs vs Panasonic LX3

Portability
51
Imaging
43
Features
40
Overall
41
Nikon D2Hs front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Nikon D2Hs vs Panasonic LX3 Key Specs

Nikon D2Hs
(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
Panasonic LX3
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D2Hs over the Panasonic LX3

 D2Hs LX3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Nikon D2Hs

 LX3 D2Hs 
IntroducedNovember 2008February 2005Newer by 45 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k235kCrisper screen (+225k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D2Hs and Panasonic LX3

 D2Hs LX3 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon D2Hs vs Panasonic LX3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the D2Hs and LX3 is 51 and 91 respectively.

Nikon D2Hs vs Panasonic LX3 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon D2Hs vs Panasonic LX3 sensor size comparison

Nikon D2Hs vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D2Hs vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D2Hs Portrait photography features
Panasonic LX3 Portrait photography features
49
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
low MP (4 megapixels)
40
you can focus manually
delivers RAW files
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Nikon D2Hs Street photography details
Panasonic LX3 Street photography details
52
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
heavier than competition (265g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D2Hs
Sports photography with Panasonic LX3
50
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (4MP)
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D2Hs Travel photography info
Panasonic LX3 Travel photography info
42
weather sealing
low MP (4 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
60
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (265g)
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D2Hs Landscape photography factors
Panasonic LX3 Landscape photography factors
50
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (4MP)
52
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D2Hs Vlogging highlights
Panasonic LX3 Vlogging highlights
9
can't shoot video
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
heavier than competition (265g)
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Nikon D2Hs vs Panasonic LX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D2Hs and Panasonic LX3
 Nikon D2HsPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
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