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Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic LX3

Portability
66
Imaging
53
Features
88
Overall
67
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic LX3 Key Specs

Panasonic GH4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 560g - 133 x 93 x 84mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GH3
  • Successor is Panasonic GH5
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
  • Introduced November 2008
  • Updated by Panasonic LX5
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Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic LX3 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic GH4 versus Panasonic LX3, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the GH4 (16MP) and LX3 (10MP) and the GH4 (Four Thirds) and LX3 (1/1.63") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The GH4 was released 5 years after the LX3 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the GH4 grades vs the LX3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Panasonic LX3

 GH4 LX3 
IntroducedFebruary 2014November 2008More modern by 65 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1036k460kClearer screen (+576k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Panasonic GH4

 LX3 GH4 

Common features in the Panasonic GH4 and Panasonic LX3

 GH4 LX3 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic LX3 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GH4 features exterior measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) and the Panasonic LX3 has measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GH4 versus Panasonic LX3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the GH4 versus the LX3.

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic LX3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GH4 and LX3 is 66 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic LX3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic LX3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The pic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GH4 and LX3.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GH4 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic GH4 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger GH4 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic LX3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH4 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic LX3 Portrait photography highlights
71
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
40
has manual focus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GH4
Street photography with Panasonic LX3
71
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
boasts touch focus
weather proofing
lighter than competition (560g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
more heavy than competition (265 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH4 Sports photography factors
Panasonic LX3 Sports photography factors
62
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH4 Travel photography details
Panasonic LX3 Travel photography details
77
lighter than competition (560g)
weather proofing
boasts touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
60
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (265 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH4 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic LX3 Landscape photography advice
72
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
no image stabilization
52
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH4 Vlogging factors
Panasonic LX3 Vlogging factors
71
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic socket
lighter than competition (560g)
no image stabilization
30
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition (265g)
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Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic LX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH4 and Panasonic LX3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-02-07 2008-11-04
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IX -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/1.63"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-60mm (2.5x)
Max aperture - f/2.0-2.8
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 4.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,036k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.67x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 17.00 m (at ISO 200) 8.30 m
Flash settings Auto, auto/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync/redeye reduction, forced off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (24p, 25p, 30p), 1920 x 1080 (24p, 25p, 30p, 50p, 60p), 1280 x 720 (24p, 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 4096x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 560 gr (1.23 lbs) 265 gr (0.58 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 93 x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 74 39
DXO Color Depth rating 23.2 19.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.8 10.8
DXO Low light rating 791 94
Other
Battery life 500 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID DMW-BLF19 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs (single or three-shot)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $1,500 $449