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Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung TL100 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
  • New Model is Panasonic LX5
Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ST50
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Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Panasonic LX3 and Samsung TL100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the LX3 (10MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the LX3 (1/1.63") and TL100 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The LX3 was revealed 2 months before the TL100 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the LX3 grades against the TL100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Samsung TL100

 LX3 TL100 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Panasonic LX3

 TL100 LX3 

Common features in the Panasonic LX3 and Samsung TL100

 LX3 TL100 
AnnouncedNovember 2008January 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX3 comes with outside 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 TL100 has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the LX3 versus the TL100.

Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX3 and TL100 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The image underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the LX3 and TL100.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The LX3 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Samsung TL100 will provide extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively.

Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Portrait photography information
Samsung TL100 Portrait photography information
40
has manual focus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.63")
26
has face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX3 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/1.63")
heavier than competition (265 grams)
53
image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition (219 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic LX3
Sports photography with Samsung TL100
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.63")
has no phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Digital)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL100 Travel photography highlights
60
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (265 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
49
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (219g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Landscape photography details
Samsung TL100 Landscape photography details
52
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.63")
lack of Time Lapse recording
27
image stabilization (Digital)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic LX3
Vlogging with Samsung TL100
30
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
heavier than competition (265g)
26
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competition (219g)
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Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX3 and Samsung TL100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3Samsung TL100
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 Samsung TL100
Alternate name - ST50
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2008-11-04 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.63" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.07 x 5.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 44.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-60mm (2.5x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.5 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.30 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 265g (0.58 pounds) 219g (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Price at release $449 $22