Panasonic Lumix
DMC-GF1
 vs
Panasonic Lumix
DMC-LX3

Updated (November, 2011): Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

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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
External flash
 External flash
Better lighting
 

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 cleaning
 Self cleaning sensor
Avoids dust in your photos
Sensor type
 CMOS Sensor
Better in low light
External flash
 External flash
Better lighting
 

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
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 18.0x13.5mm vs 1/1.6" 8.3x6.2mm
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 More than 4.5x larger sensor
Color depth Better color depth 21.2 bits vs 19.6 bits
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 Distinguishes 1.6 more bits of color
Low light performance 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
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 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
Thickness Thinner 1.1" vs 1.4"
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 Around 30% thinner
Weight Lighter 265 g vs 330 g
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 Around 20% lighter
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
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent digital cameras, and ignoring price

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
30 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-GF1:10.3 EV
DMC-LX3:10.8 EV
HDR Neither has in-camera HDR Help
You could do HDR manually
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support
Color depth Poor color depth Help
DMC-GF1:21.2 bits
DMC-LX3:19.6 bits
Movie format HD (720p) video Help
DMC-GF1:720p @ 30fps
DMC-LX3:720p @ 24fps
Overall image quality Low image quality Help
DMC-GF1:54.0
DMC-LX3:39.0

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$239 - $249 body only

$399 - $419 with 14-42mm lens
Movie format Records higher quality movies
True resolution Takes slightly 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-LX7

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

Pro digicam

$348
Aperture Has a slightly wider aperture
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Thickness Is thicker
Startup delay Has much more startup delay
Compare the Lumix DMC-LX7 vs the Lumix DMC-GF1
Compare the Lumix DMC-LX7 vs the Lumix DMC-LX3
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

Pro digicam

$455 - $514
Lowest price Is slightly less expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Startup delay Has slightly more startup delay
Compare the Lumix DMC-LX5 vs the Lumix DMC-GF1
Compare the Lumix DMC-LX5 vs the Lumix DMC-LX3
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$514 with 14-42mm lens
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Touch screen Has a touch screen
External flash Doesn't support an external flash
Startup delay Has slightly more startup delay
Compare the Lumix DMC-GF3 vs the Lumix DMC-GF1
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
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Compare the Lumix DMC-GF2 vs the Lumix DMC-GF1
Compare the Lumix DMC-GF2 vs the Lumix DMC-LX3
Fujifilm Finepix X10

Fujifilm Finepix X10

Pro digicam

$549
Movie format Records higher quality movies
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Finepix X10 vs the Lumix DMC-GF1
Compare the Finepix X10 vs the Lumix DMC-LX3
Olympus PEN E-PL1

Olympus PEN E-PL1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$270 with 14-42mm lens
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Lowest price Is slightly less expensive
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the PEN E-PL1 vs the Lumix DMC-GF1
Compare the PEN E-PL1 vs the Lumix DMC-LX3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Olympus OM-D E-M5

Olympus OM-D E-M5

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$999 - $1,114 body only

$1,099 with 14-42mm lens
Screen type Has an OLED screen
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity
Size Larger
Built-in flash No built-in flash
Compare the OM-D E-M5 vs the Lumix DMC-GF1
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$600 with 14-42mm lens
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Movie format Higher resolution movies
Overall image quality Slightly worse image quality
Color depth Worse color depth
Compare the Lumix DMC-GF5 vs the Lumix DMC-GF1
Olympus PEN E-PM1

Olympus PEN E-PM1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$299 with 14-42mm lens
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Movie format Higher resolution movies
Built-in flash No built-in flash
Startup delay More startup delay
Compare the PEN E-PM1 vs the Lumix DMC-GF1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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

$323
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 S100

Canon Powershot S100

Pro digicam

$325 - $349
Movie format Higher resolution movies
Overall image quality Better image quality
Battery life Shorter battery life
Macro focus Worse macro capability
Compare the Powershot S100 vs the Lumix DMC-LX3
Canon PowerShot S90

Canon PowerShot S90

Pro digicam
Overall image quality Better image quality
Startup delay Slightly less startup delay
Supports 24p No 24p support
Wide angle Worse wide angle
Compare the PowerShot S90 vs the Lumix DMC-LX3
Canon PowerShot G12

Canon PowerShot G12

Pro digicam

$971
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
HDR Has in-camera HDR
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Wide angle Worse wide angle
Compare the PowerShot G12 vs the Lumix DMC-LX3

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