Panasonic LX3 vs Sony S950
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Panasonic LX3 vs Sony S950 Key Specs
(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
- Released November 2008
- New Model is Panasonic LX5
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- No Video
- 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
- Revealed February 2009
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Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic LX3 and Sony S950, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the LX3 (10MP) and the S950 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the LX3 (1/1.63") and S950 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe LX3 was released 3 months earlier than the S950 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the LX3 matches up against the S950 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Photography Glossary Panasonic LX3 vs Sony S950 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX3 Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Sony S950
| LX3 | S950 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Panasonic LX3
| S950 | LX3 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic LX3 and Sony S950
| LX3 | S950 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | November 2008 |  | February 2009 | Same generation |
| Focus manually |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lacking Touch screen |
Panasonic LX3 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic LX3 has got physical measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) while the Sony S950 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the LX3 and the S950.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the LX3 and S950 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic LX3 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the LX3 and S950.
To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The LX3 offers the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field simpler.
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Panasonic LX3 vs Sony S950 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2008-11-04 | 2009-02-17 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.63" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 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, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-60mm (2.5x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.0-2.8 | f/3.3-5.2 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 2 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 8.30 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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) | - |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
| Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 265 grams (0.58 lbs) | 167 grams (0.37 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | ||
| 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, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $449 | $130 |