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Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic LX100

Portability
90
Imaging
48
Features
48
Overall
48
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 front
Portability
83
Imaging
51
Features
73
Overall
59

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic LX100 Key Specs

Panasonic GF3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 264g - 108 x 67 x 32mm
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GF2
  • Replacement is Panasonic GF5
Panasonic LX100
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 393g - 115 x 66 x 55mm
  • Released September 2014
  • Newer Model is Panasonic LX100 II
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Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic LX100 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Panasonic GF3 and Panasonic LX100, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GF3 (12MP) and the LX100 (13MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The GF3 was introduced 4 years prior to the LX100 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the GF3 grades versus the LX100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Panasonic LX100

 GF3 LX100 
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Panasonic GF3

 LX100 GF3 
ReleasedSeptember 2014August 2011Newer by 37 months
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic GF3 and Panasonic LX100

 GF3 LX100 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic LX100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF3 has outer dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs) while the Panasonic LX100 has measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") along with a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic GF3 and Panasonic LX100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the GF3 vs the LX100.

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic LX100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GF3 and LX100 is 90 and 83 respectively.

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic LX100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic LX100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF3 and LX100.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic LX100 to provide you with more detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged GF3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic LX100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic LX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic LX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF3 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic LX100 Portrait photography highlights
55
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
70
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF3 Street photography features
Panasonic LX100 Street photography features
70
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
includes touch to focus
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
76
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
provides touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF3 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LX100 as a Sports photography camera
38
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (300 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
67
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF3 Travel photography details
Panasonic LX100 Travel photography details
58
includes touch to focus
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (300 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
75
provides touch focus
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF3 Landscape photography features
Panasonic LX100 Landscape photography features
55
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (300 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
73
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF3 Vlogging factors
Panasonic LX100 Vlogging factors
32
touchscreen
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing mic support
35
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone support
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Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic LX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF3 and Panasonic LX100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-08-11 2014-09-15
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 13MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4112 x 3088
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 160 200
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 23 49
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-75mm (3.1x)
Maximal aperture - f/1.7-2.8
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,764k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 264 grams (0.58 lbs) 393 grams (0.87 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") 115 x 66 x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 50 67
DXO Color Depth rating 20.6 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 12.5
DXO Low light rating 459 553
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 300 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $360 $800