Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic ZS45
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Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs
(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
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- 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
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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic ZS45 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX3 Gallery & Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Panasonic ZS45
LX3 | ZS45 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Panasonic LX3
ZS45 | LX3 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | November 2008 | Fresher by 75 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Crisper display (+580k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic LX3 and Panasonic ZS45
LX3 | ZS45 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX3 and ZS45 is 91 and 91 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 | |
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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 |