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Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax Q

Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax Q 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
  • Revealed November 2008
  • Replacement is Panasonic LX5
Pentax Q
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
  • Announced June 2011
  • Replacement is Pentax Q10
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Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax Q Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic LX3 versus Pentax Q, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the LX3 (10MP) and the Q (12MP) is fairly well matched but the LX3 (1/1.63") and Q (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The LX3 was revealed 3 years earlier than the Q which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LX3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the LX3 scores against the Q in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Pentax Q

 LX3 Q 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Panasonic LX3

 Q LX3 
AnnouncedJune 2011November 2008Newer by 32 months

Common features in the Panasonic LX3 and Pentax Q

 LX3 Q 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX3 features outer measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) while the Pentax Q has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the LX3 and the Q.

Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax Q size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX3 and Q is 91 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the LX3 and Q.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The LX3 using its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Pentax Q will resolve greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged LX3 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax Q Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Portrait photography info
Pentax Q Portrait photography info
40
you can focus manually
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
45
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Street photography factors
Pentax Q Street photography factors
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
more heavy than others in class (265g)
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (180g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX3 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Q as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
has no phase detect autofocus
31
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery life (230 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic LX3
Travel photography with Pentax Q
60
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (265 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
57
lighter than competition in class (180 grams)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
bad battery life (230 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Landscape photography features
Pentax Q Landscape photography features
52
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
missing Timelapse mode
51
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery life (230 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Vlogging features
Pentax Q Vlogging features
30
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (265 grams)
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (180 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
no external microphone port
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Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX3 and Pentax Q
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3Pentax Q
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 Pentax Q
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2008-11-04 2011-06-23
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
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 area 44.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 24-60mm (2.5x) -
Max aperture f/2.0-2.8 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 4.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.30 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 265 gr (0.58 lbs) 180 gr (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 39 47
DXO Color Depth score 19.6 20.2
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 11.1
DXO Low light score 94 189
Other
Battery life - 230 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $449 $695