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Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic LX7

Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
61
Overall
45

Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs

Panasonic LX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Successor is Panasonic LX5
Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Released October 2012
  • Older Model is Panasonic LX5
  • Successor is Panasonic LX10
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Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic LX7 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic LX3 versus Panasonic LX7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the LX3 (10MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is very comparable but the LX3 (1/1.63") and LX7 (1/1.7") provide different sensor size.

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The LX3 was launched 5 years before the LX7 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the LX3 scores versus the LX7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Panasonic LX7

 LX3 LX7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Panasonic LX3

 LX7 LX3 
ReleasedOctober 2012November 2008Fresher by 48 months
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic LX3 and Panasonic LX7

 LX3 LX7 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX3 has outer dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX7 has proportions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic LX3 versus Panasonic LX7 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 differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the LX3 against the LX7.

Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic LX7 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the LX3 and LX7 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic LX7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The visual underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX3 and LX7.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical resolution but different sensor sizing. The LX3 provides the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler. The older LX3 will be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic LX7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic LX7 Portrait photography factors
40
has manual focus
exports RAW files
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.63")
45
you can focus manually
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Street photography information
Panasonic LX7 Street photography information
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/1.63")
more heavy than competition (265g)
58
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (298g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic LX3
Sports photography with Panasonic LX7
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.63")
no phase detect AF
42
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
better than average battery pack (330 per charge)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX3 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LX7 as a Travel photography camera
60
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (265g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
64
better than average battery pack (330 CIPA)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
heavier than competition in class (298 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic LX3
Landscape photography with Panasonic LX7
52
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.63")
no Timelapse function
57
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (330 per charge)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Vlogging details
Panasonic LX7 Vlogging details
30
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (265g)
33
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (298 grams)
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Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX3 and Panasonic LX7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2008-11-04 2012-10-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.63" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 8.07 x 5.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 44.9mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-60mm (2.5x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/1.4-2.3
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.5 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.30 m 8.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (HD 24 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (10fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 265g (0.58 lb) 298g (0.66 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 39 50
DXO Color Depth score 19.6 20.7
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 11.7
DXO Low light score 94 147
Other
Battery life - 330 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $449 $400