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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic LX3

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic LX3 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
  • Announced July 2013
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
  • Revealed November 2008
  • Updated by Panasonic LX5
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic LX3 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic FZ70 versus Panasonic LX3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the FZ70 (16MP) and LX3 (10MP) and the FZ70 (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The FZ70 was released 4 years later than the LX3 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic LX3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the FZ70 scores vs the LX3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Panasonic LX3

 FZ70 LX3 
RevealedJuly 2013November 2008More recent by 58 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Panasonic FZ70

 LX3 FZ70 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic LX3

 FZ70 LX3 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic LX3 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ70 comes with external measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 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).

Examine the Panasonic FZ70 versus Panasonic LX3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ70 against the LX3.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic LX3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FZ70 and LX3 is 63 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic LX3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic LX3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ70 and LX3.

As you can tell, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FZ70 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic FZ70 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The fresher FZ70 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic LX3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Portrait photography features
Panasonic LX3 Portrait photography features
56
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
40
focusing manually
exports RAW formats
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Street photography factors
Panasonic LX3 Street photography factors
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (606g)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
heavier than competition in class (265 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ70
Sports photography with Panasonic LX3
55
amazing zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
good battery (400 shots)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LX3 as a Travel photography camera
55
good battery (400 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (20mm)
great reach (1200mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (606g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (265 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LX3 as a Landscape photography camera
54
focusing manually
rather wide (20mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
saves RAW formats
good battery (400 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
52
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ70
Vlogging with Panasonic LX3
26
rather wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
more heavy than others (606 grams)
30
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (265 grams)
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic LX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic LX3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-07-18 2008-11-04
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.63"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 20-1200mm (60.0x) 24-60mm (2.5x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.50 m 8.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p) 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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
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 606 grams (1.34 lb) 265 grams (0.58 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 41 39
DXO Color Depth rating 19.4 19.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 10.8
DXO Low light rating 171 94
Other
Battery life 400 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $300 $449