Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic XS1
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Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs
(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
- Announced November 2008
- Renewed by Panasonic LX5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
- Released January 2013
Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic LX3 versus Panasonic XS1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are designed by Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the LX3 (10MP) and XS1 (16MP) and the LX3 (1/1.63") and XS1 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe LX3 was introduced 5 years earlier than the XS1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the LX3 matches up versus the XS1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic XS1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic LX3 Gallery and Panasonic XS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Panasonic XS1
LX3 | XS1 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Panasonic LX3
XS1 | LX3 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | November 2008 | More recent by 50 months |
Common features in the Panasonic LX3 and Panasonic XS1
LX3 | XS1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX3 features physical measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) and the Panasonic XS1 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic LX3 versus Panasonic XS1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the LX3 versus the XS1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the LX3 and XS1 is 91 and 97 respectively.
Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the LX3 and XS1.
Clearly, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The LX3 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic XS1 will show greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older LX3 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2008-11-04 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | 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 area | 44.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-60mm (2.5x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-2.8 | f/2.8-6.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 4.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 8.30 m | 4.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | 265 gr (0.58 lbs) | 103 gr (0.23 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") |
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 | - | 260 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $449 | $130 |