Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 vs Olympus PEN E-PM1

Winner
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3

62
Olympus PEN E-PM1

38

Runner-up

Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3

Wide angle lens
Wide angle
24 mm
Image stabilization
Image stabilization
  1. Lens
24p movies
Supports 24p
For that film look
External flash
External flash
Better lighting
 

Reasons to buy the Olympus PEN E-PM1

Movie format
 Full HD
1080p @ 60fps
Lens availability
 Slightly more lenses available
108 lenses
Interchangeable lenses
 Interchangeable lenses
Many lenses to choose from
Sensor type
 CMOS Sensor
Better in low light
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competitors

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 Competitors

Canon PowerShot SX230 HS

Canon PowerShot SX230 HS

Travel zoom

$399

High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
GPS Has a GPS
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the PowerShot SX230 HS vs the Lumix DMC-LX3
Canon PowerShot G9

Canon PowerShot G9

Pro digicam

$459

Viewfinder Has a viewfinder
True resolution Slightly higher true resolution
Wide angle Much worse wide angle
Compare the PowerShot G9 vs the Lumix DMC-LX3
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

Pro digicam

$392

High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Aperture Wider aperture
Supports 24p No 24p support
Compare the Lumix DMC-LX7 vs the Lumix DMC-LX3

Olympus PEN E-PM1 Competitors

Olympus PEN E-PM2

Olympus PEN E-PM2

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$284 body only

$320 with 14-42mm lens

Touch screen Has a touch screen
True resolution Higher true resolution
Compare the PEN E-PM2 vs the PEN E-PM1
Pentax Q

Pentax Q

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

Built-in focus motor Has a built-in focus motor
Built-in flash Built-in flash
Lens availability Much fewer lenses available
Compare the Q vs the PEN E-PM1
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$795 body only

Touch screen Has a touch screen
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the Lumix DMC-G3 vs the PEN E-PM1
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