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Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic ZS100

Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
65
Overall
57

Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic ZS100 Key Specs

Panasonic LX3
(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
Panasonic ZS100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ100
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS200
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Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic ZS100 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Panasonic LX3 versus Panasonic ZS100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are created by Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the LX3 (10MP) and ZS100 (20MP) and the LX3 (1/1.63") and ZS100 (1") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The LX3 was introduced 8 years earlier than the ZS100 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX3 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the LX3 scores versus the ZS100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Panasonic ZS100

 LX3 ZS100 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Panasonic LX3

 ZS100 LX3 
ReleasedJanuary 2016November 2008More modern by 87 months
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic LX3 and Panasonic ZS100

 LX3 ZS100 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic ZS100 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic LX3 features physical measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS100 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the LX3 and the ZS100.

Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic ZS100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX3 and ZS100 is 91 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic ZS100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic ZS100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The picture below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the LX3 and ZS100.

Plainly, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The LX3 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic ZS100 will offer extra detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged LX3 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic ZS100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS100 Portrait photography info
40
manual focus
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.63")
64
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS100 Street photography factors
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/1.63")
more heavy than competition (265g)
78
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
offers touch focus
lighter than others in class (312 grams)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS100 Sports photography details
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.63")
has no phase detect AF
67
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
provides tracking focus
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS100 Travel photography advice
60
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (265g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
75
lighter than others in class (312 grams)
offers touch focus
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS100 Landscape photography advice
52
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.63")
lack of Timelapse recording
68
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS100 Vlogging highlights
30
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition (265g)
35
relatively wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than others in class (312g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no mic jack
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Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic ZS100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX3 and Panasonic ZS100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ100
Category Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2008-11-04 2016-01-05
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD MOS
Sensor size 1/1.63" 1"
Sensor dimensions 8.07 x 5.56mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 44.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-60mm (2.5x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.5 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 9.9 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.30 m 8.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 lbs) 312g (0.69 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 39 70
DXO Color Depth score 19.6 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 12.5
DXO Low light score 94 559
Other
Battery life - 300 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $449 $700