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Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic LX10

Portability
56
Imaging
45
Features
56
Overall
49
Olympus E-3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 front
Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
72
Overall
60

Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic LX10 Key Specs

Olympus E-3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 890g - 142 x 116 x 75mm
  • Released February 2008
  • Superseded the Olympus E-1
  • Successor is Olympus E-5
Panasonic LX10
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.4-2.8) lens
  • 310g - 106 x 60 x 42mm
  • Introduced September 2016
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-LX15
  • Old Model is Panasonic LX7
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Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic LX10 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus E-3 versus Panasonic LX10, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the E-3 (10MP) and LX10 (20MP) and the E-3 (Four Thirds) and LX10 (1") have totally different sensor size.

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The E-3 was announced 9 years before the LX10 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the E-3 scores against the LX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-3 over the Panasonic LX10

 E-3 LX10 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX10 over the Olympus E-3

 LX10 E-3 
IntroducedSeptember 2016February 2008More modern by 104 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-3 and Panasonic LX10

 E-3 LX10 
Manually focus More exact focus

Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic LX10 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-3 has got outside dimensions of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX10 has proportions of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-3 versus Panasonic LX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-3 against the LX10.

Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic LX10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-3 and LX10 is 56 and 88 respectively.

Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic LX10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic LX10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The picture underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-3 and LX10.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-3 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic LX10 will result in extra detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged E-3 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic LX10 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic LX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic LX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-3 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic LX10 Portrait photography advice
57
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (10MP)
65
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Olympus E-3 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LX10 as a Street photography camera
70
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
85
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
includes touch to focus
lighter than average in class (310 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-3 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LX10 as a Sports photography camera
58
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
weather proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
62
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
includes tracking focus
not so great battery (260 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-3 Travel photography factors
Panasonic LX10 Travel photography factors
55
weather proofing
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
75
lighter than average in class (310g)
includes touch to focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
not so great battery (260 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-3
Landscape photography with Panasonic LX10
56
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
screen is small (2.5 inch)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
70
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-3 Vlogging factors
Panasonic LX10 Vlogging factors
18
no video recording
38
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than average in class (310 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no microphone port
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Olympus E-3 vs Panasonic LX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-3 and Panasonic LX10
 Olympus E-3Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus E-3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-LX15
Class Advanced DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Released 2008-02-20 2016-09-19
Body design Mid-size SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-72mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/1.4-2.8
Macro focus range - 3cm
Available lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.00 m 12.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, Auto w/ red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MP4, H.264, AAC
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 890 grams (1.96 pounds) 310 grams (0.68 pounds)
Physical dimensions 142 x 116 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") 106 x 60 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 56 20
DXO Color Depth score 21.6 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 10.5 12.5
DXO Low light score 571 581
Other
Battery life - 260 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 sec (3 shots))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $670 $700