Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax Efina
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Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs
(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
- Announced November 2008
- Successor is Panasonic LX5
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 91g - 87 x 54 x 21mm
- Released June 2013
Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax Efina Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic LX3 and Pentax Efina, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the LX3 (10MP) and Efina (14MP) and the LX3 (1/1.63") and Efina (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe LX3 was revealed 5 years before the Efina which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LX3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the LX3 grades vs the Efina when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax Efina Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 & Pentax Efina. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX3 Gallery & Pentax Efina Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Pentax Efina
LX3 | Efina | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Panasonic LX3
Efina | LX3 | |||
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Released | June 2013 | November 2008 | Newer by 55 months |
Common features in the Panasonic LX3 and Pentax Efina
LX3 | Efina | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic LX3 provides outer measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) whilst the Pentax Efina has specifications of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic LX3 and Pentax Efina in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the LX3 against the Efina.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX3 and Efina is 91 and 97 respectively.
Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The image here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the LX3 and Efina.
As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The LX3 having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Pentax Efina will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged LX3 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax Efina Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 | Pentax Efina | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 | Pentax Efina |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2008-11-04 | 2013-06-03 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.63" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 8.07 x 5.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 44.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-60mm (2.5x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-2.8 | f/3.5-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 20cm |
Crop factor | 4.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 1/8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1400s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 8.30 m | 4.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure 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) | 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 265 grams (0.58 pounds) | 91 grams (0.20 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") |
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 | - | 200 images |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $449 | $10 |