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Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
72
Overall
60
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs

Panasonic LX10
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.4-2.8) lens
  • 310g - 106 x 60 x 42mm
  • Introduced September 2016
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-LX15
  • Previous Model is Panasonic LX7
Panasonic ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic ZS3, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the LX10 (20MP) and ZS3 (10MP) and the LX10 (1") and ZS3 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The LX10 was introduced 7 years after the ZS3 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS3 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the LX10 grades versus the ZS3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX10 over the Panasonic ZS3

 LX10 ZS3 
RevealedSeptember 2016May 2009More modern by 90 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Panasonic LX10

 ZS3 LX10 

Common features in the Panasonic LX10 and Panasonic ZS3

 LX10 ZS3 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX10 features physical measurements of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") along with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS3 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic ZS3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the LX10 vs the ZS3.

Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the LX10 and ZS3 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The image here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the LX10 and ZS3.

All in all, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The LX10 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic LX10 will give more detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent LX10 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX10 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Portrait photography camera
65
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
has face detect focus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX10 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS3 Street photography features
85
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
includes touch focus
lighter than competition (310g)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (229g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX10 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Sports photography camera
62
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
has tracking focus
low battery power (260 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX10 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS3 Travel photography advice
75
lighter than competition (310 grams)
includes touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
low battery power (260 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
63
lighter than competition in class (229g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX10 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Landscape photography camera
70
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low battery power (260 per charge)
35
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX10 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Vlogging camera
38
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition (310g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
30
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (229g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX10 and Panasonic ZS3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Also called as Lumix DMC-LX15 Lumix DMC-TZ7
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2016-09-19 2009-05-14
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-72mm (3.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.4-2.8 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.10 m (at Auto ISO) 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Auto w/ red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MP4, H.264, AAC AVCHD Lite
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 310 gr (0.68 lb) 229 gr (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 60 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 20 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 581 not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 sec (3 shots)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $700 $200