Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic LX3
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic LX3 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic LX3 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ70 Gallery and Panasonic LX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Panasonic LX3
FZ70 | LX3 | |||
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Revealed | July 2013 | November 2008 | More recent by 58 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Panasonic FZ70
LX3 | FZ70 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic LX3
FZ70 | LX3 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Same 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.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FZ70 and LX3 is 63 and 91 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic LX3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 | |
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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 |