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Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung DV150F 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
  • Announced November 2008
  • Replacement is Panasonic LX5
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Panasonic LX3 versus Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the LX3 (10MP) and DV150F (16MP) and the LX3 (1/1.63") and DV150F (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The LX3 was brought out 5 years prior to the DV150F which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the LX3 scores vs the DV150F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Samsung DV150F

 LX3 DV150F 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Panasonic LX3

 DV150F LX3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013November 2008More modern by 50 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic LX3 and Samsung DV150F

 LX3 DV150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX3 has physical dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) and the Samsung DV150F has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic LX3 versus Samsung DV150F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the LX3 vs the DV150F.

Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX3 and DV150F is 91 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the LX3 and DV150F.

As you can see, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The LX3 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung DV150F will give you greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged LX3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Portrait photography features
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography features
40
focusing manually
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX3 as a Street photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
more heavy than competitors in class (265g)
56
lighter than competition (116g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic LX3
Sports photography with Samsung DV150F
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
36
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX3 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Travel photography camera
60
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (265g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition (116g)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Landscape photography info
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography info
52
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
no Timelapse function
34
decently wide (25mm)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic LX3
Vlogging with Samsung DV150F
30
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (265g)
32
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (116g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX3 and Samsung DV150F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3Samsung DV150F
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 Samsung DV150F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2008-11-04 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-60mm (2.5x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.30 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 265g (0.58 lb) 116g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 94 not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $449 $150