• 1/1.8 inch 38.2mm2
  • 0.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/1.63 inch 46.2mm2
  • 10.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 60.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • Detailed specifications
  • Canon PowerShot S80
  • Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
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Prices:    
Manufacturer URL: Manufacturer website Manufacturer website
Predecessor: Canon S70
S70 vs S80
Panasonic DMC-LX2
DMC-LX2 vs DMC-LX3
Successor: Canon S90
S80 vs S90
Panasonic LX5
DMC-LX3 vs LX5
General
Model Number: S80 DMC-LX3
Alternate Model Number(s):    
Camera Format: Compact Compact
Currently Manufactured: No No
Retail Price: $549.00 $500.00
Street Price:   $449.95
Date Available: 2005-10-14 2008-08-31
Tripod Mount: No Yes
Weight: 7.9 oz (225 g) 9.1 oz (257 g)
includes batteries
Size: 4.1 x 2.2 x 1.5 in.
(104 x 57 x 39 mm)
4.3 x 2.3 x 1.1 in.
(109 x 60 x 27 mm)
Waterproof: No No
Waterproof Depth: n/a n/a
Image Sensor
Sensor Type: CCD CCD
Sensor Manufacturer:    
Effective Megapixels: 0.0 10.1
Sensor Format: 1/1.8 inch 1/1.63 inch
Sensor size: 38.1976mm2 (7.18mm x 5.32mm) 46.2365mm2 (7.85mm x 5.89mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch: 2.20 microns 1.98 microns
Focal Length Multiplier: n/a n/a
Aspect Ratio: 4:3 4:3, 16:9
Color Filter Type:   RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:    
Self-Cleaning: No No
Sensor shift image stabilization: No No
On-Sensor Phase Detect: No No
DxO Sensor Score:   39
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):   19.6
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):   10.8
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):   94
Image Capture
Image Resolution: 3264 x 2448 (0.0 MP, 4:3),
2592 x 1944 (0.0 MP, 4:3),
2048 x 1536 (0.0 MP, 4:3),
1600 x 1200 (0.0 MP, 4:3),
640 x 480 (0.0 MP, 4:3)
3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3),
3776 x 2520 (9.5 MP, 3:2),
3968 x 2232 (8.9 MP, 16:9),
3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3),
3168 x 2112 (6.7 MP, 3:2),
3328 x 1872 (6.2 MP, 16:9),
2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3),
2656 x 1768 (4.7 MP, 3:2),
2784 x 1568 (4.4 MP, 16:9),
2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3),
2112 x 1408 (3.0 MP, 3:2),
2208 x 1248 (2.8 MP, Other),
2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, Other),
1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9),
1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3),
640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3)
Image File Format: JPEG (EXIF 2.2) JPEG (EXIF 2.21)
Continuous-mode frames/second: 1.6 1.9
Video Capture
Can take movies: Yes Yes
Movie Resolution: 1024x768 (15.00)
320x240 (0.00)
1280x720 (24)
848x480 (30)
640x480 (30)
320x240 (30)
320x240 (10)
Movie File Format: AVI (Motion JPEG) QuickTime Motion JPEG
Composite Video Out: Yes Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: Yes Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
HD Video Out: Yes
HD Video Connection: Component
Lens & Optics
Lens Mount: n/a n/a
Lens: Canon Zoom Lens LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): 28 - 100mm 24 - 60mm
Focal Length (actual): 5.8 - 20.7mm 5.1 - 12.8mm
Zoom Ratio: 3.60x 2.50x
Aperture Range: f/2.8 (wide) / f/5.3 (tele) - f/??? f/2.0 (wide) / f/2.8 (tele) - f/8
Integrated ND Filter: No No
Normal Focus Range: 44 cm to Infinity
17.3 in to Infinity
50 cm to Infinity
19.7 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range: 4 - 44 cm
1.6 - 17.3 in
1 cm to Infinity
0.4 in to Infinity
Filter Thread: n/a n/a
Thread Type: n/a n/a
Optical Image Stabilization: No Yes
Digital Zoom: Yes Yes
Digital Zoom Values: 4x 4x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus: Yes Yes
Auto Focus Type: n/a Multi-area with face detection and tracking
Auto Focus Assist Light? No Yes
Manual Focus: No Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder: Optical / LCD LCD
Viewfinder Type: Real-image optical zoom Optional external viewfinder
Focus Peaking: No No
EVF Resolution: n/a n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):    
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):    
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder: Yes No
Rear Display: Yes Yes
Rear Display Size (inches): 2.5 3.0
Rear Display Resolution:   460,000 dots
Touchscreen: No No
Articulating Screen: No No
Tilt Swivel Screen: No
Selfie Screen: No
Max Playback Zoom:   16.0x
Top Deck Display:
Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):    
Minimum ISO (native):    
ISO Settings: Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400 Auto, High Sensitivity Auto (1600-6400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto ISO Mode: No No
White Balance Settings: Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Underwater, Custom Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Flash, Halogen, Color Temperature, White Set 1, White Set 2
Shutter Speed Range:   1/2000 - 60 sec
Bulb Mode: No No
Exposure Compensation: +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes: Evaluative, Center-weighted Average, Spot Intelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure: No Yes
Aperture Priority: Yes Yes
Shutter Priority: Yes Yes
Full Manual Exposure: Yes Yes
Creative Exposure Modes: Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Underwater, Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot, Digital Macro Portrait, Soft Skin, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High sensitivity, Starry Sky, Fireworks, Beach, Snow, Aerial photo, Hi-Speed Burst, Flash-Burst, Film Grain, Pin Hole
Self Timer:   2 or 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):    
High Resolution Composite: No No
Flash
Built-in Flash: Yes Yes
Flash Modes: Auto, On/Off, Red-Eye Reduction On/Off Auto, Auto w/ Red-Eye Reduction, On, Slow-Sync w/ Red-Eye Reduction, Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): n/a n/a
Flash Range Description: Normal: 1.8–13.8 ft./55cm–4.2m (WIDE), 1.8–6.6 ft./55cm–2.0m (TELE) Wide: 0.8 - 8.3m; Tele: 0.3 - 5.9m (ISO Auto)
Max Flash Sync:    
Flash Exposure Compensation:   +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection: n/a Hot Shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:    
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types: SD SD / SDHC
UHS Support:    
Other Memory:    
Dual Card Slots: No No
RAW Capture Support: No Yes
Uncompressed Format:    
Movie File Format: AVI (Motion JPEG) QuickTime Motion JPEG
Included Memory: No memory included 50.0 MB
Included Memory Type:   built-in memory
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi: No No
NFC: No No
Bluetooth: No No
Built-In GPS: No No
Microphone Jack: No No
Headphone Jack: No No
External Connections: USB 2.0 High Speed USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant: Yes Yes
DPOF Compliant: Yes Yes
Remote Control: No
Remote Control Type:    
Connections (extended): DC In DC Input
Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): 1.43 1.17
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):   1.17
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):   4
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):    
Camera penalizes early shutter press? Yes
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): 1.6 1.9
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): 999 4
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):    
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):    
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):    
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):    
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): 0.75 seconds 0.77 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): 0.76 seconds 0.76 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):    
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):    
Shutter Lag (manual focus): 0.268 seconds 0.280 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): 0.90 seconds 0.92 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused): 0.071 seconds 0.012 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):   Full AF, High-Speed mode: 0.61s
Startup Time: 1.5 seconds 2.3 seconds
Play -> Record Time: 1.4 seconds 0.8 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power: 7.0 seconds 4.8 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): 200 shots 380 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):    
Battery Life, Video:    
Battery Form Factor: Proprietary NB-2LH Proprietary
Usable Battery Types: Lithium Ion rechargeable 3.7V 1150mAh Lithium Ion rechargeable
Batteries Included: 1 x Proprietary NB-2LH Lithium Ion rechargeable 1 x proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): Yes Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software: Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM PHOTOfunSTUDIO Viewer 2.1E, ArcSoft MediaImpression, ArcSoft Panorama Maker, SilkyPix Developer Studio 3.0SE
OS Compatibility:    
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features: Optical Image Stabilizer, Face Detection, Intelligent Auto, RAW support.