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Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic ZS7 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
  • Launched November 2008
  • Replacement is Panasonic LX5
Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS8
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Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic ZS7, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the LX3 (10MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is pretty similar but the LX3 (1/1.63") and ZS7 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The LX3 was introduced 3 years prior to the ZS7 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the LX3 grades vs the ZS7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Panasonic ZS7

 LX3 ZS7 
Manual focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Panasonic LX3

 ZS7 LX3 
LaunchedJuly 2011November 2008Fresher by 32 months

Common features in the Panasonic LX3 and Panasonic ZS7

 LX3 ZS7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX3 provides outer 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) while the Panasonic ZS7 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the LX3 versus the ZS7.

Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX3 and ZS7 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The visual here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the LX3 and ZS7.

All in all, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The LX3 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic ZS7 will offer you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older LX3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX3 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Portrait photography camera
40
focusing manually
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
21
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS7 Street photography info
60
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
heavier than others in class (265 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography factors
27
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
has no phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography details
60
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (265g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
63
lighter than competitors in class (218g)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography info
52
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
38
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging information
30
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than others in class (265 grams)
30
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (218g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX3 and Panasonic ZS7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2008-11-04 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.63" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.07 x 5.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 44.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-60mm (2.5x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.30 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - AVCHD Lite
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 265 gr (0.58 lbs) 218 gr (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $449 $350