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Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic LX3

Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
54
Overall
52
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic LX3 Key Specs

Panasonic GX1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 318g - 116 x 68 x 39mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Updated by Panasonic GX7
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
  • Released November 2008
  • Refreshed by Panasonic LX5
Photography Glossary

Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic LX3 Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic GX1 versus Panasonic LX3, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the GX1 (16MP) and LX3 (10MP) and the GX1 (Four Thirds) and LX3 (1/1.63") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX1 was announced 3 years later than the LX3 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the GX1 matches up against the LX3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Panasonic LX3

 GX1 LX3 
ReleasedFebruary 2012November 2008Fresher by 40 months
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Panasonic GX1

 LX3 GX1 

Common features in the Panasonic GX1 and Panasonic LX3

 GX1 LX3 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic LX3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX1 has physical measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX3 has proportions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic GX1 versus Panasonic LX3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the GX1 against the LX3.

Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic LX3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX1 and LX3 is 87 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic LX3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic LX3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX1 and LX3.

As you can see, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GX1 using its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Panasonic GX1 will deliver greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger GX1 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic LX3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX1 Portrait photography details
Panasonic LX3 Portrait photography details
71
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW files
40
has manual focus
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX1 Street photography information
Panasonic LX3 Street photography information
70
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
offers focus by touch
no moving screen
no image stabilization
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
heavier than competitors (265g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GX1
Sports photography with Panasonic LX3
47
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (300 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GX1
Travel photography with Panasonic LX3
65
offers focus by touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery life (300 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly display
60
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (265 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX1 Landscape photography features
Panasonic LX3 Landscape photography features
62
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (300 shots)
missing Timelapse function
52
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX1 Vlogging factors
Panasonic LX3 Vlogging factors
32
touch screen
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing microphone support
30
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competitors (265g)
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Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic LX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX1 and Panasonic LX3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-14 2008-11-04
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/1.63"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 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
Highest resolution 4592 x 3448 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 160 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-60mm (2.5x)
Largest aperture - f/2.0-2.8
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 4.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.60 m 8.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps) 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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 318 gr (0.70 lb) 265 gr (0.58 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 55 39
DXO Color Depth rating 20.8 19.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.6 10.8
DXO Low light rating 703 94
Other
Battery life 300 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $228 $449