Panasonic LX3 vs Sony S2000
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Panasonic LX3 vs Sony S2000 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
- Announced November 2008
- Replacement is Panasonic LX5
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Released January 2010
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Below is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic LX3 vs Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the LX3 (10MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is very comparable but the LX3 (1/1.63") and S2000 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe LX3 was launched 14 months before the S2000 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the LX3 grades versus the S2000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Sony S2000
| LX3 | S2000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Panasonic LX3
| S2000 | LX3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2010 |  | November 2008 | More recent by 14 months |
Common features in the Panasonic LX3 and Sony S2000
| LX3 | S2000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
Panasonic LX3 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX3 offers exterior dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) and the Sony S2000 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the LX3 vs the S2000.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the LX3 and S2000 is 91 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic LX3 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The photograph here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the LX3 and S2000.
All in all, the two cameras have the same resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The LX3 comes with the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult. The older LX3 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic LX3 vs Sony S2000 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2008-11-04 | 2010-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.63" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 8.07 x 5.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 44.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-60mm (2.5x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.0-2.8 | f/3.1-5.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 1 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1200 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 8.30 m | 3.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 | 265g (0.58 lb) | 167g (0.37 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | ||
| Battery ID | - | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $449 | $225 |