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Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Panasonic LX3
(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
Samsung DV300F
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Samsung DV300F

 LX3 DV300F 
Manual focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Panasonic LX3

 DV300F LX3 
LaunchedJanuary 2012November 2008Newer by 38 months

Common features in the Panasonic LX3 and Samsung DV300F

 LX3 DV300F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

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

Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Portrait photography details
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography details
40
you can focus manually
saves RAW files
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX3 as a Street photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
more heavy than competition in class (265g)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic LX3
Sports photography with Samsung DV300F
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX3 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Travel photography camera
60
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (265g)
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Landscape photography information
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography information
52
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
does not have Timelapse mode
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic LX3
Vlogging with Samsung DV300F
30
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (265 grams)
33
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (133g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX3 and Samsung DV300F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3Samsung DV300F
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