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Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic XS1 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
  • Announced November 2008
  • Renewed by Panasonic LX5
Panasonic XS1
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Panasonic XS1

 LX3 XS1 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Panasonic LX3

 XS1 LX3 
ReleasedJanuary 2013November 2008More recent by 50 months

Common features in the Panasonic LX3 and Panasonic XS1

 LX3 XS1 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the LX3 and XS1 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography advice
40
manual focus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.63")
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX3 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/1.63")
heavier than competitors (265 grams)
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX3 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.63")
doesn't have phase detect AF
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Travel photography advice
Panasonic XS1 Travel photography advice
60
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (265g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX3 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Landscape photography camera
52
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.63")
missing Time Lapse mode
39
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Vlogging factors
Panasonic XS1 Vlogging factors
30
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
heavier than competitors (265 grams)
31
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX3 and Panasonic XS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
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