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Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic ZS15 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
  • Launched November 2008
  • Replacement is Panasonic LX5
Panasonic ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Announced June 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS20
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Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic LX3 versus Panasonic ZS15, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the LX3 (10MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is fairly similar but the LX3 (1/1.63") and ZS15 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The LX3 was launched 4 years before the ZS15 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the LX3 grades against the ZS15 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Panasonic ZS15

 LX3 ZS15 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Panasonic LX3

 ZS15 LX3 
AnnouncedJune 2012November 2008More modern by 44 months

Common features in the Panasonic LX3 and Panasonic ZS15

 LX3 ZS15 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX3 offers physical dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS15 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic LX3 versus Panasonic ZS15 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the LX3 compared to the ZS15.

Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX3 and ZS15 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the LX3 and ZS15.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The LX3 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic ZS15 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged LX3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic LX3
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS15
40
you can focus manually
supports RAW files
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
21
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX3 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
heavier than competition in class (265 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (208g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS15 Sports photography features
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
no phase detect auto focus
36
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
max fps low (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX3 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Travel photography camera
60
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (265g)
low resolution (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
61
lighter than average (208 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS15 Landscape photography factors
52
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
lack of Time Lapse function
37
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery power (260 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS15 Vlogging information
30
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (265g)
33
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (208g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone socket
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Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX3 and Panasonic ZS15
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ25
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2008-11-04 2012-06-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.63" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.07 x 5.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 44.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-60mm (2.5x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.30 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 265 gr (0.58 pounds) 208 gr (0.46 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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
Battery life - 260 photos
Battery type - 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 1 1
Cost at launch $449 $279