Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung DV300F
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Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung DV300F 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
- Introduced November 2008
- Refreshed by Panasonic LX5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
- Launched January 2012

Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung DV300F Overview
The following is a in-depth review of the Panasonic LX3 versus Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the LX3 (10MP) and DV300F (16MP) and the LX3 (1/1.63") and DV300F (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

The LX3 was revealed 4 years earlier than the DV300F which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the LX3 matches up vs the DV300F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung DV300F Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 & Samsung DV300F. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX3 Gallery & Samsung DV300F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Samsung DV300F
LX3 | DV300F | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Panasonic LX3
DV300F | LX3 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | November 2008 | Newer by 38 months |
Common features in the Panasonic LX3 and Samsung DV300F
LX3 | DV300F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic LX3 enjoys exterior measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV300F has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Check the Panasonic LX3 versus Samsung DV300F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the LX3 vs the DV300F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the LX3 and DV300F is 91 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The picture here may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the LX3 and DV300F.
To sum up, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The LX3 having a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Samsung DV300F will deliver extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged LX3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 | Samsung DV300F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 | Samsung DV300F |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2008-11-04 | 2012-01-02 |
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 surface area | 44.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-60mm (2.5x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-2.8 | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 4.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 16s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.30 m | 4.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data 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 | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 265g (0.58 lb) | 133g (0.29 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | ||
Battery ID | - | BP88 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $449 | $200 |