Panasonic Lumix
DMC-GX1
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Panasonic Lumix
DMC-LX3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

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Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3

Image stabilization
 Image stabilization
Lens
Supports 24p
 24p movies
For that film look
Macro focus
 Great macro
1 cm
Thickness
 Thin
1.1"
Built-in flash
 Built-in flash
Usually standard
External flash
 External flash
Better lighting
 

Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

True resolution
 High true resolution
15.8 MP
Touch screen
 Touch screen
Less buttons
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
3D
 Takes 3D photos
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
Interchangeable lenses
 Interchangeable lenses
Many lenses to choose from
Built-in flash
 Built-in flash
External flash not needed
 

differences

Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-GX1
Overall image quality Better image quality 55.0 vs 39.0
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 More than 40% better image quality
Touch screen Has a touch screen Yes vs No
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 Fewer buttons to worry about and direct interaction with camera menus
Movie format Higher resolution movies 1080p @ 60fps vs 720p @ 24fps
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 Shoots higher resolution Full HD (1080p) video at a higher frame rate
3D Takes 3D photos Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple photos into a 3D image
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
True resolution Significantly higher true resolution 15.8 MP vs 10 MP
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 Capture around 60% more detail in your photos
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 12,800 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
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 The DMC-GX1's maximum light sensitivity is 2 f-stops better
Interchangeable lenses Has interchangeable lenses Yes vs No
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 Can take advantage of a variety of lenses
Startup delay Less startup delay 1400 ms vs 2300 ms
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 Around 40% less delay when turning on
Sensor size Larger sensor Four thirds 17.3x13.0mm vs 1/1.6" 8.3x6.2mm
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 Around 4.5x larger sensor
Low light performance Lower noise at high ISO 703 ISO vs 94 ISO
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 The DMC-GX1 has excellent image quality 2.9 f-stops higher ISO than the DMC-LX3
Color depth Better color depth 20.8 bits vs 19.6 bits
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 Distinguishes 1.2 more bits of color
Sensor type Has a CMOS-family sensor CMOS vs CCD
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 CMOS-family sensors often produce better quality images
Continuous shooting Shoots slightly faster 4.2 fps vs 2.5 fps
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 Around 70% faster continuous shooting
Fastest shutter speed Faster max shutter speed 1/4000s vs 1/2000s
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 2x faster max shutter speed
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Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-LX3
Image stabilization Image stabilization Lens vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Supports 24p Supports 24p Yes vs No
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 Get that real film feel
Size Smaller 109x60x27 mm vs 116x68x39 mm
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 More than 40% smaller
Battery life Longer battery life 380 shots vs 310 shots
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 More than 20% more shots per battery charge
Thickness Thinner 1.1" vs 1.5"
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 More than 30% thinner
Dynamic range More dynamic range 10.8 EV vs 10.6 EV
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 0.2 f-stops more dynamic range
Weight Slightly lighter 265 g vs 318 g
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 Around 20% lighter
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent digital cameras, and ignoring price

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
40 vs 57
Explain scores
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a mirrorless interchangeable-lens with a pro digicam.

similarities

Compared to recent digital cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Supports RAW Supports RAW Help
Better editing
External flash Support external flash Help
Better lighting
Longest exposure Long exposures Help
60 seconds
Viewfinder No viewfinders Help
Can only preview photos on the screen
Panorama Neither camera stitches together panoramas Help
You could stitch photos in post
Dynamic range Poor dynamic range Help
DMC-GX1:10.6 EV
DMC-LX3:10.8 EV
Color depth Poor color depth Help
DMC-GX1:20.8 bits
DMC-LX3:19.6 bits
Overall image quality Low image quality Help
DMC-GX1:55.0
DMC-LX3:39.0

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

Pro digicam

$398
Aperture Has a slightly wider aperture
Continuous shooting Shoots faster continuously
Thickness Is thicker
Startup delay Has much more startup delay
Compare the Lumix DMC-LX7 vs the Lumix DMC-GX1
Compare the Lumix DMC-LX7 vs the Lumix DMC-LX3
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$1,100 with 14-45mm lens
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Movie continuous focus Doesn't focus continuously while recording movies
Compare the Lumix DMC-GF1 vs the Lumix DMC-GX1
Compare the Lumix DMC-GF1 vs the Lumix DMC-LX3
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$339 - $514 with 14-42mm lens
External flash Doesn't support an external flash
Startup delay Has slightly more startup delay
Compare the Lumix DMC-GF3 vs the Lumix DMC-GX1
Compare the Lumix DMC-GF3 vs the Lumix DMC-LX3
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$380 - $555 with 14-42mm lens
Compare the Lumix DMC-GF2 vs the Lumix DMC-GX1
Compare the Lumix DMC-GF2 vs the Lumix DMC-LX3
Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100

Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100

Pro digicam

$648 - $760
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
True resolution Takes slightly higher resolution photos
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
Compare the Cybershot DSC-RX100 vs the Lumix DMC-GX1
Compare the Cybershot DSC-RX100 vs the Lumix DMC-LX3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$329 with 14-42mm lens
Battery life Slightly longer battery life
Weight Slightly lighter
True resolution Lower true resolution
Overall image quality Worse image quality
Compare the Lumix DMC-GF5 vs the Lumix DMC-GX1
Olympus PEN E-PL5

Olympus PEN E-PL5

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens
Overall image quality Better image quality
Image stabilization Image stabilization
HDR Lacks in-camera HDR
Movie continuous focus Doesn't focus continuously recording movies
Compare the PEN E-PL5 vs the Lumix DMC-GX1
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$498 body only

$498 with 14-42mm lens
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
Size Larger
Thickness Thicker
Compare the Lumix DMC-G5 vs the Lumix DMC-GX1
Olympus PEN E-P3

Olympus PEN E-P3

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$369 with 14-42mm lens
Screen type Has an OLED screen
Image stabilization Image stabilization
HDR Lacks in-camera HDR
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Compare the PEN E-P3 vs the Lumix DMC-GX1
Panasonic Lumix GF6

Panasonic Lumix GF6

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$599 - $699 with 14-42mm lens
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
3D Doesn't take 3D photos
HDR Lacks in-camera HDR
Compare the Lumix GF6 vs the Lumix DMC-GX1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

Pro digicam

$455 - $514
Continuous shooting Shoots faster
Overall image quality Slightly better image quality
Supports 24p No 24p support
Size Larger
Compare the Lumix DMC-LX5 vs the Lumix DMC-LX3
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2

Pro digicam
Startup delay Less startup delay
Weight Slightly lighter
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Supports 24p No 24p support
Compare the Lumix DMC-LX2 vs the Lumix DMC-LX3
Olympus XZ-1

Olympus XZ-1

Pro digicam

$333
Screen type Has an OLED screen
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera
Supports 24p No 24p support
Wide angle Worse wide angle
Compare the XZ-1 vs the Lumix DMC-LX3
Canon PowerShot S90

Canon PowerShot S90

Pro digicam
Overall image quality Better image quality
Color depth Better color depth
Supports 24p No 24p support
Wide angle Worse wide angle
Compare the PowerShot S90 vs the Lumix DMC-LX3
Canon PowerShot G11

Canon PowerShot G11

Pro digicam
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
Battery life Much longer battery life
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Supports 24p No 24p support
Compare the PowerShot G11 vs the Lumix DMC-LX3

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