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Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung SL30 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
  • Updated by Panasonic LX5
Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Also referred to as ES15
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Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic LX3 and Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the LX3 (10MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is fairly close but the LX3 (1/1.63") and SL30 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The LX3 was introduced 3 months earlier than the SL30 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the LX3 scores versus the SL30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Samsung SL30

 LX3 SL30 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Panasonic LX3

 SL30 LX3 

Common features in the Panasonic LX3 and Samsung SL30

 LX3 SL30 
LaunchedNovember 2008February 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic LX3 provides 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) and the Samsung SL30 has specifications of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the LX3 versus the SL30.

Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the LX3 and SL30 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The image underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the LX3 and SL30.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The LX3 features the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field simpler.

Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic LX3
Portrait photography with Samsung SL30
40
has manual focus
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
25
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic LX3
Street photography with Samsung SL30
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
heavier than competitors in class (265 grams)
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX3 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
lack of phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Travel photography factors
Samsung SL30 Travel photography factors
60
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (265g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Landscape photography factors
Samsung SL30 Landscape photography factors
52
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
lack of Time Lapse recording
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic LX3
Vlogging with Samsung SL30
30
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (265g)
25
comes with face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX3 and Samsung SL30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3Samsung SL30
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 Samsung SL30
Also called - ES15
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2008-11-04 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.63" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.07 x 5.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 44.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-60mm (2.5x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.5 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.30 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 265 grams (0.58 lb) 140 grams (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $449 $93