Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic TS10
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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 TS10 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
- Launched November 2008
- Later Model is Panasonic LX5
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT10
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Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic TS10 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic TS10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and they are both built by Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the LX3 (10MP) and TS10 (14MP) and the LX3 (1/1.63") and TS10 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.
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The LX3 was launched 14 months prior to the TS10 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the LX3 scores vs the TS10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic TS10 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic LX3 Gallery & Panasonic TS10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Panasonic TS10
LX3 | TS10 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Panasonic LX3
TS10 | LX3 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Introduced | January 2010 | ![]() | November 2008 | More recent by 14 months |
Common features in the Panasonic LX3 and Panasonic TS10
LX3 | TS10 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic TS10 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX3 provides outer dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) and the Panasonic TS10 has sizing of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic TS10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the LX3 against the TS10.
![Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic TS10 size comparison Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic TS10 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LX3-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS10-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the LX3 and TS10 is 91 and 93 respectively.
![Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic TS10 top view buttons comparison Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic TS10 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LX3-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS10-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic TS10 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX3 and TS10.
Plainly, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The LX3 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic TS10 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older LX3 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
![Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic TS10 sensor size comparison Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic TS10 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LX3-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS10-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LX3-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS10-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 TS10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT10 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2008-11-04 | 2010-01-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine IV |
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 area | 44.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-60mm (2.5x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-2.8 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.30 m | 4.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 265 grams (0.58 lbs) | 188 grams (0.41 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 39 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 19.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 94 | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $449 | $249 |