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Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung NX mini

Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 front
 
Samsung NX mini front
Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58

Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung NX mini 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
  • Released November 2008
  • Newer Model is Panasonic LX5
Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released March 2014
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Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung NX mini Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic LX3 and Samsung NX mini, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the LX3 (10MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the LX3 (1/1.63") and NX mini (1") use different sensor dimensions.

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The LX3 was introduced 6 years before the NX mini and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the LX3 scores versus the NX mini with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Samsung NX mini

 LX3 NX mini 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Panasonic LX3

 NX mini LX3 
ReleasedMarch 2014November 2008More recent by 65 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic LX3 and Samsung NX mini

 LX3 NX mini 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX3 provides exterior dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) while the Samsung NX mini has dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the LX3 against the NX mini.

Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung NX mini size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the LX3 and NX mini is 91 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung NX mini top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The photograph below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the LX3 and NX mini.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The LX3 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX mini will result in greater detail using its extra 10.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older LX3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung NX mini sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Portrait photography information
Samsung NX mini Portrait photography information
40
manual focus
supports RAW formats
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
71
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20.5 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Street photography factors
Samsung NX mini Street photography factors
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
heavier than competitors (265g)
81
screen tilts
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
includes focus via touch
lighter than average (196g)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic LX3
Sports photography with Samsung NX mini
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
54
great max shutter speed (1/16,000s)
decent megapixels (20.5 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
good battery pack (650 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic LX3
Travel photography with Samsung NX mini
60
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (265 grams)
low MP (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
76
good battery pack (650 shots)
lighter than average (196 grams)
includes focus via touch
decent megapixels (20.5 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Landscape photography information
Samsung NX mini Landscape photography information
52
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
lack of Time Lapse recording
68
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (20.5 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
good battery pack (650 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Vlogging info
Samsung NX mini Vlogging info
30
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competitors (265 grams)
38
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic socket
lighter than average (196g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX3 and Samsung NX mini
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3Samsung NX mini
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 Samsung NX mini
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2008-11-04 2014-03-19
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.63" 1"
Sensor dimensions 8.07 x 5.56mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 44.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20.5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 160
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 21
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX-M
Lens focal range 24-60mm (2.5x) -
Largest aperture f/2.0-2.8 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 2
Focal length multiplier 4.5 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.30 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 265 grams (0.58 lbs) 196 grams (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 650 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - B740
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $449 $530