Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic S2
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LX3/Panasonic-LX3-front.jpg)
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Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 112g - 98 x 57 x 21mm
- Introduced January 2012
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Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic S2 Overview
The following is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic S2, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both designed by Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the LX3 (10MP) and S2 (14MP) and the LX3 (1/1.63") and S2 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.
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The LX3 was revealed 4 years prior to the S2 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the LX3 grades vs the S2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic S2 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX3 Gallery and Panasonic S2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Panasonic S2
LX3 | S2 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Panasonic LX3
S2 | LX3 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | November 2008 | Newer by 38 months |
Common features in the Panasonic LX3 and Panasonic S2
LX3 | S2 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX3 features outside 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) while the Panasonic S2 has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic S2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the LX3 vs the S2.
![Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic S2 size comparison Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic S2 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LX3-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-S2-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the LX3 and S2 is 91 and 96 respectively.
![Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic S2 top view buttons comparison Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic S2 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LX3-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-S2-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the LX3 and S2.
Clearly, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The LX3 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic S2 will produce extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged LX3 will be behind in sensor technology.
![Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic S2 sensor size comparison Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic S2 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LX3-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-S2-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LX3-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-S2-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2008-11-04 | 2012-01-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.63" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 8.07 x 5.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 44.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-60mm (2.5x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-2.8 | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 8.30 m | 3.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 265 gr (0.58 lb) | 112 gr (0.25 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 39 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 94 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 280 images |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $449 | $109 |