Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung WB350F
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Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung WB350F 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
- Refreshed by Panasonic LX5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
- Announced January 2014

Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung WB350F Overview
In this article, we will be matching up the Panasonic LX3 and Samsung WB350F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the LX3 (10MP) and WB350F (16MP) and the LX3 (1/1.63") and WB350F (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

The LX3 was unveiled 6 years before the WB350F which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the LX3 scores against the WB350F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung WB350F Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 & Samsung WB350F. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic LX3 Gallery & Samsung WB350F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Samsung WB350F
LX3 | WB350F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Panasonic LX3
WB350F | LX3 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | November 2008 | Newer by 63 months |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic LX3 and Samsung WB350F
LX3 | WB350F | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX3 has physical dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB350F has proportions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic LX3 and Samsung WB350F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the LX3 vs the WB350F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the LX3 and WB350F is 91 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the LX3 and WB350F.
Clearly, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The LX3 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung WB350F will produce greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged LX3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 | Samsung WB350F | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 | Samsung WB350F |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2008-11-04 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.63" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 8.07 x 5.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 44.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-60mm (2.5x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-2.8 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 4.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 16 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 8.30 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
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) | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 gr (0.58 pounds) | 276 gr (0.61 pounds) |
Dimensions | 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
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 model | - | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $449 | $260 |