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Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic ZS45 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
  • Released November 2008
  • Successor is Panasonic LX5
Panasonic ZS45
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS40
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS50
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Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic LX3 versus Panasonic ZS45, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the LX3 (10MP) and ZS45 (16MP) and the LX3 (1/1.63") and ZS45 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The LX3 was launched 7 years before the ZS45 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the LX3 matches up versus the ZS45 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Panasonic ZS45

 LX3 ZS45 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Panasonic LX3

 ZS45 LX3 
LaunchedJanuary 2015November 2008Fresher by 75 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic LX3 and Panasonic ZS45

 LX3 ZS45 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX3 enjoys external dimensions 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 ZS45 has sizing of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic LX3 versus Panasonic ZS45 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the LX3 compared to the ZS45.

Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX3 and ZS45 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX3 and ZS45.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The LX3 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic ZS45 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The older LX3 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS45 Portrait photography information
40
manual focus
exports RAW formats
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
37
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic LX3
Street photography with Panasonic ZS45
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
heavier than competition (265 grams)
69
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (249g)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS45 Sports photography advice
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
lacks phase detect AF
55
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
great battery (350 CIPA)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic LX3
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS45
60
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (265 grams)
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
71
great battery (350 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (249 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX3 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
great battery (350 shots)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS45 Vlogging factors
30
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competition (265g)
34
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (249g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of microphone jack
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Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX3 and Panasonic ZS45
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ57
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2008-11-04 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 21
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-60mm (2.5x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.30 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 265 grams (0.58 lbs) 249 grams (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 - 350 pictures
Form of battery - 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 Single Single
Retail price $449 $300