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Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs

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
  • Introduced November 2008
  • Renewed by Panasonic LX5
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
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Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic TS20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the LX3 (10MP) and TS20 (16MP) and the LX3 (1/1.63") and TS20 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The LX3 was announced 4 years prior to the TS20 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the LX3 matches up vs the TS20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Panasonic TS20

 LX3 TS20 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Panasonic LX3

 TS20 LX3 
IntroducedJanuary 2012November 2008More recent by 39 months

Common features in the Panasonic LX3 and Panasonic TS20

 LX3 TS20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX3 features 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) whilst the Panasonic TS20 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

See the Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic TS20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the LX3 vs the TS20.

Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the LX3 and TS20 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the LX3 and TS20.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The LX3 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic TS20 will offer you greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older LX3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic LX3
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS20
40
has manual focus
exports RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.63")
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Street photography details
Panasonic TS20 Street photography details
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/1.63")
heavier than others (265g)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (142g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS20 Sports photography info
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (3.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.63")
has no phase detect autofocus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Travel photography details
Panasonic TS20 Travel photography details
60
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others (265g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
70
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
environment proof
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX3 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Landscape photography camera
52
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.63")
no Time Lapse function
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS20 Vlogging information
30
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
heavier than others (265g)
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX3 and Panasonic TS20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FT20
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2008-11-04 2012-01-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.63" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.07 x 5.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 44.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-60mm (2.5x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.5 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.30 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - MPEG-4
Microphone 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 265g (0.58 pounds) 142g (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 - 250 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
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 One One
Launch cost $449 $179