Panasonic LumixDMC-LX3 Competitors

As well as being compared against other pro digicams and compacts, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 is also often compared to mirrorless, travel zooms and super zooms. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3's top rivals come from Panasonic (such as the Lumix DMC-LX5 and the Lumix DMC-ZS7) and Canon (such as the PowerShot S90 and the PowerShot G11)

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-LX3 compared to other competitive pro digicams include: it has a significantly larger sensor (1/1.7" 8x6mm vs 1/1.7" 7x5mm), records lower quality movies (720p @ 24fps vs 480p @ 30fps), slightly higher boost light sensitivity (6,400 ISO vs none), supports an external flash and records movies in 24p.

However, on average it is significantly more noisy at high ISO (94 ISO vs 185 ISO), has slightly lower image quality (39.0 vs 47.0), has significantly less color depth (19.6 bits vs 20.4 bits), has slightly narrower dynamic range (10.8 EV vs 11.1 EV) and has a slightly lower resolution screen (460k dots vs 614k dots).

Canon PowerShot S90 1 year newer $340 - $391	Significant advantages of the S90 (vs the DMC-LX3) Much lower noise at high ISO: 185 ISO vs 94 ISO Better image quality: 46.0 vs 39.0 Better color depth: 20.2 bits vs 19.6 bits Significant disadvantages of the S90 (vs the DMC-LX3) Much smaller sensor: 1/1.7" 7x5mm vs 1/1.7" 8x6mm Lower resolution movies: 480p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 24fps No 24p support common strengths of the S90 and DMC-LX3 Wide aperture: f/2.0 vs f/2.0 Good dynamic range: 11 EV vs 10.8 EV Fairly small: Compact 100x58x31 mm vs Compact 109x60x27 mm
	Compare the Canon PowerShot S90 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 2 years newer $499	Significant advantages of the DMC-LX5 (vs the DMC-LX3) Better boost ISO: 12,800 ISO vs 6,400 ISO Significant disadvantages of the DMC-LX5 (vs the DMC-LX3) None found common strengths of the DMC-LX5 and DMC-LX3 Very large sensors: 1/1.7" 8x6mm vs 1/1.7" 8x6mm Wide aperture: f/2.0 vs f/2.0 HD movies: 720p @ 24fps vs 720p @ 24fps
	Compare the DMC-LX5 vs the DMC-LX3
Canon PowerShot G11 1 year newer $447 - $520	Significant advantages of the G11 (vs the DMC-LX3) Significantly lower noise at high ISO: 169 ISO vs 94 ISO Significantly better image quality: 47.0 vs 39.0 Significantly better color depth: 20.4 bits vs 19.6 bits Significant disadvantages of the G11 (vs the DMC-LX3) Much smaller sensor: 1/1.7" 7x5mm vs 1/1.7" 8x6mm Significantly narrower aperture: f/2.8 vs f/2.0 Lower resolution movies: 480p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 24fps common strengths of the G11 and DMC-LX3 Good dynamic range: 11.1 EV vs 10.8 EV Good macro capabilities: 1 cm vs 1 cm Each supports an external flash
	Compare the Canon PowerShot G11 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
Samsung TL500 1 year newer $399 - $450	Significant advantages of the TL500 (vs the DMC-LX3) Has an OLED screen: OLED vs LCD Significant disadvantages of the TL500 (vs the DMC-LX3) Much smaller sensor: 1/1.7" 7x5mm vs 1/1.7" 8x6mm Lower resolution movies: 480p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 24fps No 24p support common strengths of the TL500 and DMC-LX3 Wide aperture: f/1.8 vs f/2.0 Good wide-angle: 24 mm vs 24 mm Fairly small: Compact 114x63x29 mm vs Compact 109x60x27 mm
	Compare the Samsung TL500 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
Leica D-LUX 4 similar age $800 - $1,000	Significant advantages of the D-LUX 4 (vs the DMC-LX3) None found Significant disadvantages of the D-LUX 4 (vs the DMC-LX3) No boost ISO: None vs 6,400 ISO common strengths of the D-LUX 4 and DMC-LX3 Very large sensors: 1/1.7" 8x6mm vs 1/1.7" 8x6mm Wide aperture: f/2.0 vs f/2.0 HD movies: 720p @ 24fps vs 720p @ 24fps
	Compare the Leica D-LUX 4 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
Ricoh GR Digital III 1 year newer $639	Significant advantages of the GR Digital III (vs the DMC-LX3) Much higher resolution screen: 920k dots vs 460k dots Significant disadvantages of the GR Digital III (vs the DMC-LX3) Much smaller sensor: 1/1.7" 7x5mm vs 1/1.7" 8x6mm Lower resolution movies: 480p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 24fps No image stabilization: None vs Lens common strengths of the GR Digital III and DMC-LX3 Wide aperture: f/1.9 vs f/2.0 Fairly small: Compact 109x59x26 mm vs Compact 109x60x27 mm Good macro capabilities: 1 cm vs 1 cm
	Compare the Ricoh GR Digital III vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-LX3 compared to other competitive compacts include: it has a significantly wider aperture (f/2.0 vs f/3.5), has a slightly wider wide-angle lens (24 mm vs 28 mm), has a much larger sensor (1/1.7" 8x6mm vs 1/3.6" 5x4mm), has boost light sensitivity (6,400 ISO vs none) and shoots RAW.

However, on average it records lower quality movies (720p @ 24fps vs 1080p @ 30fps), has a slightly lower resolution screen (460k dots vs 921k dots), is significantly larger (compact 109x60x27 mm vs super compact 98x60x18 mm), has a slightly smaller screen (3.0" vs 3.5") and doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 240 fps).

Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS 1 year newer $329 - $349	Significant advantages of the SD4000 IS (vs the DMC-LX3) Has a CMOS-family sensor: CMOS vs CCD Significantly smaller: Super compact 100x54x23 mm vs Compact 109x60x27 mm Records high-speed movies: 240 fps vs None Significant disadvantages of the SD4000 IS (vs the DMC-LX3) Much smaller sensor: 1/2.5" 6x4mm vs 1/1.7" 8x6mm No RAW support Lower resolution screen: 230k dots vs 460k dots common strengths of the SD4000 IS and DMC-LX3 Very wide aperture: f/2.0 vs f/2.0 Large screens: 3.0" vs 3.0" Good macro capabilities: 3 cm vs 1 cm
	Compare the Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 1 year newer $320 - $400	Significant advantages of the DSC-TX7 (vs the DMC-LX3) Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 24fps Much higher resolution screen: 921k dots vs 460k dots Much smaller: Super compact 98x60x18 mm vs Compact 109x60x27 mm Significant disadvantages of the DSC-TX7 (vs the DMC-LX3) Much smaller sensor: 1/3.6" 5x4mm vs 1/1.7" 8x6mm Much narrower aperture: f/3.5 vs f/2.0 No RAW support common strengths of the DSC-TX7 and DMC-LX3 Good wide-angle: 25 mm vs 24 mm High resolution screens: 921k dots vs 460k dots Large screens: 3.5" vs 3.0"
	Compare the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-LX3 compared to competitive mirrorless cameras include: it has better image stabilization (lens vs none), has boost light sensitivity (6,400 ISO vs none), is slightly smaller (compact 109x60x27 mm vs mid size 121x70x36 mm), is thinner (1.1" vs 1.5") and records movies in 24p.

However, on average it is much more noisy at high ISO (94 ISO vs 796 ISO), records lower quality movies (720p @ 24fps vs 1080p @ 30fps), has much lower image quality (39.0 vs 69.0), has much less color depth (19.6 bits vs 22.2 bits) and doesn't shoot as fast continuously (2.5 fps vs 7 fps).

Sony Alpha NEX-5 1 year newer $650 16mm lens	Significant advantages of the NEX-5 (vs the DMC-LX3) Much lower noise at high ISO: 796 ISO vs 94 ISO Much better image quality: 69.0 vs 39.0 Much better color depth: 22.2 bits vs 19.6 bits Significant disadvantages of the NEX-5 (vs the DMC-LX3) No boost ISO: None vs 6,400 ISO No image stabilization: None vs Lens No 24p support common strengths of the NEX-5 and DMC-LX3 Large screens: 3.0" vs 3.0" Fairly small: Compact 111x59x38 mm vs Compact 109x60x27 mm Thin: 1.5" vs 1.1"
	Compare the Sony Alpha NEX-5 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 1 year newer $540 (body only) $705 14-45mm lens	Significant advantages of the DMC-GF1 (vs the DMC-LX3) Much lower noise at high ISO: 498 ISO vs 94 ISO Much better image quality: 53.0 vs 39.0 Has live view Significant disadvantages of the DMC-GF1 (vs the DMC-LX3) No boost ISO: None vs 6,400 ISO No image stabilization: None vs Lens No 24p support common strengths of the DMC-GF1 and DMC-LX3 Large screens: 3.0" vs 3.0" Fairly small: Mid size 119x71x36 mm vs Compact 109x60x27 mm Thin: 1.4" vs 1.1"
	Compare the DMC-GF1 vs the DMC-LX3
Olympus PEN E-P1 1 year newer $456 (body only) $559 14-42mm lens	Significant advantages of the PEN E-P1 (vs the DMC-LX3) Much lower noise at high ISO: 536 ISO vs 94 ISO Much better image quality: 55.0 vs 39.0 Significantly better color depth: 21.4 bits vs 19.6 bits Significant disadvantages of the PEN E-P1 (vs the DMC-LX3) No boost ISO: None vs 6,400 ISO No 24p support No built-in flash common strengths of the PEN E-P1 and DMC-LX3 Large screens: 3.0" vs 3.0" Good image stabilization: Sensor shift vs Lens Fairly small: Mid size 121x70x36 mm vs Compact 109x60x27 mm
	Compare the Olympus PEN E-P1 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-LX3 compared to competitive travel zooms include: it has a much wider aperture (f/2.0 vs f/3.3), has a slightly larger screen (3.0" vs 2.7"), has a slightly higher resolution screen (460k dots vs 230k dots), slightly closer macro focusing (1 cm vs 3 cm) and has a much larger sensor (1/1.7" 8x6mm vs 1/2.5" 6x4mm).

However, on average it has way more less zoom (2.5x vs 12x), doesn't have a built-in GPS, is older (july, 2008 vs january, 2010), is significantly heavier (265 g vs 159 g) and is less popular.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 1 year newer $275 - $400	Significant advantages of the DMC-ZS7 (vs the DMC-LX3) Has a GPS Much more zoom: 12x vs 2.5x Significantly lighter: 218 g vs 265 g Significant disadvantages of the DMC-ZS7 (vs the DMC-LX3) Much smaller sensor: 1/2.5" 6x4mm vs 1/1.7" 8x6mm Much narrower aperture: f/3.3 vs f/2.0 No RAW support common strengths of the DMC-ZS7 and DMC-LX3 Very good boost ISO: 6,400 ISO vs 6,400 ISO Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds Popularity: 4,307,068 vs 1,943,479
	Compare the DMC-ZS7 vs the DMC-LX3
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 1 year newer $222 - $300	Significant advantages of the DMC-ZS5 (vs the DMC-LX3) Much more zoom: 12x vs 2.5x Significantly lighter: 214 g vs 265 g Significant disadvantages of the DMC-ZS5 (vs the DMC-LX3) Much smaller sensor: 1/2.5" 6x4mm vs 1/1.7" 8x6mm Much narrower aperture: f/3.3 vs f/2.0 No RAW support common strengths of the DMC-ZS5 and DMC-LX3 Very good boost ISO: 6,400 ISO vs 6,400 ISO Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds Popularity: 2,010,800 vs 1,943,479
	Compare the DMC-ZS5 vs the DMC-LX3
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 6 months newer $287 - $300	Significant advantages of the DMC-ZS3 (vs the DMC-LX3) Much more zoom: 12x vs 2.5x Significantly lighter: 229 g vs 265 g Significant disadvantages of the DMC-ZS3 (vs the DMC-LX3) Much smaller sensor: 1/2.5" 6x4mm vs 1/1.7" 8x6mm Much narrower aperture: f/3.3 vs f/2.0 No RAW support common strengths of the DMC-ZS3 and DMC-LX3 Very good boost ISO: 6,400 ISO vs 6,400 ISO Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds Popularity: 2,472,723 vs 1,943,479
	Compare the DMC-ZS3 vs the DMC-LX3
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 1 year newer $209 - $300	Significant advantages of the DMC-ZR3 (vs the DMC-LX3) Significantly more zoom: 8x vs 2.5x Smaller: Compact 98x55x26 mm vs Compact 109x60x27 mm Much lighter: 159 g vs 265 g Significant disadvantages of the DMC-ZR3 (vs the DMC-LX3) Much smaller sensor: 1/2.5" 6x4mm vs 1/1.7" 8x6mm Much narrower aperture: f/3.3 vs f/2.0 No RAW support common strengths of the DMC-ZR3 and DMC-LX3 Very good boost ISO: 6,400 ISO vs 6,400 ISO Thin: 1" vs 1.1" Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
	Compare the DMC-ZR3 vs the DMC-LX3

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-LX3 compared to competitive super zooms include: it has a significantly wider aperture (f/2.0 vs f/2.8), has a slightly wider wide-angle lens (24 mm vs 27 mm), has a significantly larger screen (3.0" vs 2.7"), is much smaller (compact 109x60x27 mm vs prosumer size 118x76x89 mm) and has a significantly higher resolution screen (460k dots vs 230k dots).

However, on average it has much less zoom (2.5x vs 18x), is older (july, 2008 vs july, 2009), doesn't have a viewfinder (none vs digital), is slightly more expensive ($374.95 vs $314.88) and is less popular.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 1 year newer $315 - $414	Significant advantages of the DMC-FZ35 (vs the DMC-LX3) Significantly more zoom: 18x vs 2.5x Has a viewfinder: Digital vs None Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FZ35 (vs the DMC-LX3) Much smaller sensor: 1/2.5" 6x4mm vs 1/1.7" 8x6mm Significantly narrower aperture: f/2.8 vs f/2.0 Much larger: Prosumer size 118x76x89 mm vs Compact 109x60x27 mm common strengths of the DMC-FZ35 and DMC-LX3 Good macro capabilities: 1 cm vs 1 cm Light weight: 397 g vs 265 g Very good boost ISO: 6,400 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
	Compare the DMC-FZ35 vs the DMC-LX3