Panasonic LX3 vs Sony WX150
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Panasonic LX3 vs Sony WX150 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
- Announced November 2008
- Successor is Panasonic LX5
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Released February 2012
Panasonic LX3 vs Sony WX150 Overview
Below, we are comparing the Panasonic LX3 versus Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the LX3 (10MP) and WX150 (18MP) and the LX3 (1/1.63") and WX150 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI LegislationThe LX3 was manufactured 4 years prior to the WX150 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the LX3 grades versus the WX150 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic LX3 vs Sony WX150 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic LX3 Gallery & Sony WX150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Sony WX150
LX3 | WX150 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Panasonic LX3
WX150 | LX3 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | November 2008 | Fresher by 40 months | |
Display resolution | 461k | 460k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic LX3 and Sony WX150
LX3 | WX150 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Panasonic LX3 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX3 comes with 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 WX150 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic LX3 versus Sony WX150 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the LX3 against the WX150.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX3 and WX150 is 91 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic LX3 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The graphic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the LX3 and WX150.
Plainly, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The LX3 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony WX150 will give more detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The older LX3 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Panasonic LX3 vs Sony WX150 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2008-11-04 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.63" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 8.07 x 5.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 44.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-60mm (2.5x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-2.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 8.30 m | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 grams (0.58 lbs) | 133 grams (0.29 lbs) |
Dimensions | 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | - | 240 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $449 | $300 |