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Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
61
Overall
45
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs

Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Introduced October 2012
  • Succeeded the Panasonic LX5
  • Refreshed by Panasonic LX10
Panasonic ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic ZS3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the LX7 (10MP) and the ZS3 (10MP) is fairly similar but the LX7 (1/1.7") and ZS3 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The LX7 was brought out 3 years later than the ZS3 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the LX7 scores vs the ZS3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Panasonic ZS3

 LX7 ZS3 
AnnouncedOctober 2012May 2009Fresher by 42 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Panasonic LX7

 ZS3 LX7 

Common features in the Panasonic LX7 and Panasonic ZS3

 LX7 ZS3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX7 offers outside dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS3 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic ZS3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the LX7 vs the ZS3.

Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX7 and ZS3 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The graphic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX7 and ZS3.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same megapixels but different sensor sizing. The LX7 comes with the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field easier. The fresher LX7 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX7 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Portrait photography camera
45
has manual focus
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW files
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic LX7
Street photography with Panasonic ZS3
58
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than others (298 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (229 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS3 Sports photography factors
42
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
great battery (330 shots)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX7 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Travel photography camera
64
great battery (330 shots)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
more heavy than others (298 grams)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
63
lighter than others in class (229 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS3 Landscape photography features
57
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
great battery (330 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
35
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic LX7
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS3
33
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing microphone port
more heavy than others (298g)
30
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (229g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX7 and Panasonic ZS3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ7
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-10-15 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-90mm (3.8x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/1.4-2.3 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.50 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD Lite
Microphone 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 298 gr (0.66 pounds) 229 gr (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 147 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $400 $200