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Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung WB350F 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
  • Revealed November 2008
  • Refreshed by Panasonic LX5
Samsung WB350F
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Samsung WB350F

 LX3 WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Panasonic LX3

 WB350F LX3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014November 2008Newer by 63 months
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Common features in the Panasonic LX3 and Samsung WB350F

 LX3 WB350F 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kEqual 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).

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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.

Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

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

Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic LX3
Portrait photography with Samsung WB350F
40
you can focus manually
delivers RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.63")
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic LX3
Street photography with Samsung WB350F
60
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/1.63")
heavier than competition in class (265 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (276g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB350F Sports photography highlights
27
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.63")
lack of phase detect auto focus
50
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX3 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Travel photography camera
60
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (265 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition (276 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography info
52
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.63")
does not have Time Lapse recording
50
has manual focus
relatively wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Vlogging information
Samsung WB350F Vlogging information
30
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (265 grams)
34
relatively wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (276g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
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Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX3 and Samsung WB350F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3Samsung WB350F
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