Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung NX mini
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Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung NX mini 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
- Released November 2008
- Newer Model is Panasonic LX5
(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
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.
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe 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.
Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung NX mini Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 and Samsung NX mini. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic LX3 Gallery and Samsung NX mini Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Samsung NX mini
LX3 | NX mini |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Panasonic LX3
NX mini | LX3 | |||
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Released | March 2014 | November 2008 | More recent by 65 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 461k | 460k | Clearer display (+1k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic LX3 and Samsung NX mini
LX3 | NX mini | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 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).
Contrast the Panasonic LX3 and Samsung NX mini in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the LX3 and NX mini is 91 and 93 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 | Samsung NX mini | |
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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 |