Panasonic Lumix
DMC-GF1
 vs
Panasonic Lumix
DMC-LX3

Updated (November, 2010): Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3

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Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3

Wide angle
 Wide angle lens
24 mm
Image stabilization
 Image stabilization
Lens
Supports 24p
 24p movies
For that film look
Macro focus
 Great macro
1 cm
External flash
 External flash
Better lighting
Longest exposure
 Long exposures
60 seconds
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

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Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

Startup delay
 Almost no delay when powering up
1400 ms startup delay
Sensor size
 Large sensor
Four thirds 18.0x13.5mm
Interchangeable lenses
 Interchangeable lenses
Many lenses to choose from
Sensor type
 CMOS Sensor
Better in low light
External flash
 External flash
Better lighting
Longest exposure
 Long exposures
60 seconds

differences

Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-GF1
Overall image quality Better image quality 54.0 vs 39.0
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 Around 40% better image quality
Sensor size Significantly larger sensor Four thirds 18.0x13.5mm vs 1/1.7" 8.3x6.2mm
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 More than 4.5x larger sensor
Low light performance Significantly lower noise at high ISO 513 ISO vs 94 ISO
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 The DMC-GF1 has excellent image quality 2.4 f-stops higher ISO than the DMC-LX3
Interchangeable lenses Has interchangeable lenses Yes vs No
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 Can take advantage of a variety of lenses
Color depth Better color depth 21.2 bits vs 19.6 bits
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 Distinguishes 1.6 more bits of color
True resolution Higher true resolution 12 MP vs 10 MP
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 Capture more than 20% more detail in your photos
Sensor type Has a CMOS-family sensor CMOS vs CCD
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 CMOS-family sensors often produce better quality images
Fastest shutter speed Significantly 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 119x71x36 mm
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 More than 40% smaller
Dynamic range More dynamic range 10.8 EV vs 10.3 EV
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 0.5 f-stops more dynamic range
Weight Lighter 265 g vs 330 g
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 Around 20% lighter
Thickness Thinner 1.1" vs 1.4"
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 Around 30% thinner
Light sensitivity (boost) Has boost ISO 6,400 ISO vs None
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 Allows taking photos in darker situations, often at the cost of additional noise in the image
Lowest price Cheaper $706.87 vs $1,100.00
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 The best price we've seen is $393 cheaper (around 40% less)
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent digital cameras, and ignoring price

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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.

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On holiday or vacation
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Fast action, sometimes indoors
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Features Color accuracy Color accuracy
White balance in varied lighting
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Autofocus peformance Still image focusing
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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 Very long exposure times Help
60 seconds
Dynamic range Poor dynamic range Help
DMC-GF1:10.3 EV
DMC-LX3:10.8 EV
Movie format HD (720p) video Help
DMC-GF1:720p @ 30fps
DMC-LX3:720p @ 24fps

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

Pro digicam

$320 - $468
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Lumix DMC-LX5 vs the Lumix DMC-GF1
Compare the Lumix DMC-LX5 vs the Lumix DMC-LX3
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$705 body only

$932 - $968 with 14-42mm lens
Movie format Records higher quality movies
True resolution Takes significantly higher resolution photos
Compare the Lumix DMC-GX1 vs the Lumix DMC-GF1
Compare the Lumix DMC-GX1 vs the Lumix DMC-LX3
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$329 - $379 with 14-42mm lens
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Light sensitivity Slightly higher maximum light sensitivity
Compare the Lumix DMC-GF2 vs the Lumix DMC-GF1
Compare the Lumix DMC-GF2 vs the Lumix DMC-LX3
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$550 body only

$439 with 14-42mm lens
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Light sensitivity Slightly higher maximum light sensitivity
External flash Doesn't support an external flash
Compare the Lumix DMC-GF3 vs the Lumix DMC-GF1
Compare the Lumix DMC-GF3 vs the Lumix DMC-LX3
Canon PowerShot S95

Canon PowerShot S95

Pro digicam

$359
Dynamic range Has slightly wider dynamic range
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Longest exposure Much shorter exposures
Compare the PowerShot S95 vs the Lumix DMC-GF1
Compare the PowerShot S95 vs the Lumix DMC-LX3
Fujifilm Finepix X10

Fujifilm Finepix X10

Pro digicam

$583 - $600
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Continuous shooting Shoots faster continuously
Longest exposure Significantly shorter exposures
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Finepix X10 vs the Lumix DMC-GF1
Compare the Finepix X10 vs the Lumix DMC-LX3
Canon PowerShot G12

Canon PowerShot G12

Pro digicam

$389 - $500
Screen flips out Has a screen which flips out
Viewfinder Has a viewfinder
Longest exposure Much shorter exposures
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the PowerShot G12 vs the Lumix DMC-GF1
Compare the PowerShot G12 vs the Lumix DMC-LX3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony Alpha NEX-5

Sony Alpha NEX-5

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$569 with 18-55mm lens
Movie format Higher resolution movies
Overall image quality Better image quality
Built-in flash No built-in flash
Lens availability Fewer lenses available
Compare the Alpha NEX-5 vs the Lumix DMC-GF1
Olympus PEN E-PL1

Olympus PEN E-PL1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$279 - $299 with 14-42mm lens
Image stabilization Image stabilization
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Screen size Significantly smaller screen
Screen resolution Lower resolution screen
Compare the PEN E-PL1 vs the Lumix DMC-GF1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon PowerShot S90

Canon PowerShot S90

Pro digicam

$536
Overall image quality Better image quality
Low light performance Slightly lower noise at high ISO
Supports 24p No 24p support
Wide angle Significantly worse wide angle
Compare the PowerShot S90 vs the Lumix DMC-LX3
Olympus XZ-1

Olympus XZ-1

Pro digicam

$499 - $500
Screen type Has an OLED screen
Aperture Wider aperture
Supports 24p No 24p support
Wide angle Significantly worse wide angle
Compare the XZ-1 vs the Lumix DMC-LX3
Samsung TL500

Samsung TL500

Pro digicam
Screen type Has an OLED screen
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
Supports 24p No 24p support
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Compare the TL500 vs the Lumix DMC-LX3

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