Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung TL500
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Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed November 2008
- Newer Model is Panasonic LX5
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
- 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
- Announced July 2010
- Also referred to as EX1
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Following is a detailed overview of the Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the LX3 (10MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is pretty close but the LX3 (1/1.63") and TL500 (1/1.7") offer different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe LX3 was unveiled 20 months before the TL500 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the LX3 matches up against the TL500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Samsung TL500
| LX3 | TL500 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Panasonic LX3
| TL500 | LX3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2010 |  | November 2008 | More modern by 20 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen resolution | 614k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+154k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic LX3 and Samsung TL500
| LX3 | TL500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen size |
| Touch screen |  | Neither provides Touch screen |
Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic LX3 provides outside dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) and the Samsung TL500 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the LX3 and the TL500.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX3 and TL500 is 91 and 88 respectively.
Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The pic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX3 and TL500.
Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The LX3 has the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field easier. The more aged LX3 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 | Samsung TL500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 | Samsung TL500 |
| Also called as | - | EX1 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2008-11-04 | 2010-07-09 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.63" | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor measurements | 8.07 x 5.56mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor area | 44.9mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-60mm (2.5x) | 24-72mm (3.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.0-2.8 | f/1.8-2.4 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.5 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 460k dot | 614k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 8.30 m | 5.20 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
| 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | - | H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 265 grams (0.58 lbs) | 386 grams (0.85 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 39 | 40 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 19.6 | 19.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | 11.1 |
| DXO Low light rating | 94 | 129 |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | - | SLB-07A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $449 | $527 |