Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic LX3
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![Olympus XZ-1 front Olympus XZ-1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-XZ-1/Olympus-XZ-1-front.jpg)
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34 Features
40 Overall
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Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic LX3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 275g - 111 x 65 x 42mm
- Revealed January 2011
(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
- Announced November 2008
- Successor is Panasonic LX5
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Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic LX3 Overview
The following is a complete analysis of the Olympus XZ-1 versus Panasonic LX3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the XZ-1 (10MP) and the LX3 (10MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/1.63").
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The XZ-1 was introduced 2 years after the LX3 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the XZ-1 matches up vs the LX3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic LX3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus XZ-1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-1 Gallery and Panasonic LX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Panasonic LX3
XZ-1 | LX3 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | November 2008 | Newer by 28 months |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+154k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Olympus XZ-1
LX3 | XZ-1 |
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Common features in the Olympus XZ-1 and Panasonic LX3
XZ-1 | LX3 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic LX3 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus XZ-1 enjoys physical dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Panasonic LX3 has dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).
Look at the Olympus XZ-1 versus Panasonic LX3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the XZ-1 and the LX3.
![Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic LX3 size comparison Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic LX3 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-XZ-1-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LX3-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-1 and LX3 is 88 and 91 respectively.
![Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic LX3 top view buttons comparison Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic LX3 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-XZ-1-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LX3-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic LX3 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The picture here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-1 and LX3.
As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files but you might want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent XZ-1 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic LX3 sensor size comparison Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic LX3 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-XZ-1-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LX3-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-XZ-1-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LX3-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic LX3 Specifications
Olympus XZ-1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus XZ-1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-01-26 | 2008-11-04 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic V | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.63" | 1/1.63" |
Sensor dimensions | 8.07 x 5.56mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
Sensor area | 44.9mm² | 44.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3664 x 2752 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 24-60mm (2.5x) |
Maximal aperture | f/1.8-2.5 | f/2.0-2.8 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.5 | 4.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 614 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | OLED | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 8.60 m (ISO 800) | 8.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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) | 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 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 275 gr (0.61 lb) | 265 gr (0.58 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 34 | 39 |
DXO Color Depth score | 18.8 | 19.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.4 | 10.8 |
DXO Low light score | 117 | 94 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | Li-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $567 | $449 |