Prices: |
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Manufacturer URL: |
Manufacturer website
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Manufacturer website
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Predecessor: |
Panasonic DMC-LX2
DMC-LX2 vs DMC-LX3
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Canon 40D
40D vs 50D
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Successor: |
Panasonic LX5
DMC-LX3 vs LX5
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Canon 60D
50D vs 60D
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Model Number: |
DMC-LX3 |
50D |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Compact |
Pro SLR |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$500.00 |
$1399.00 |
Street Price: |
$449.95 |
$999.95 |
Date Available: |
2008-08-31 |
2008-10-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
9.1 oz
(257 g)
includes batteries
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29.0 oz
(822 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
4.3 x
2.3 x
1.1 in.
(109 x
60 x
27 mm)
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5.7 x
4.2 x
2.9 in.
(146 x
108 x
74 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CCD |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
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Canon |
Effective Megapixels: |
10.1 |
15.1 |
Sensor Format: |
1/1.63 inch |
APS-C |
Sensor size: |
46.2365mm2 (7.85mm x 5.89mm) |
369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
1.98 microns |
4.99 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
n/a |
1.6x |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3, 16:9 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
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Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: |
No |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
39 |
63 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
19.6 |
21.8 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
10.8 |
11.4 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
94 |
696 |
Image Resolution: |
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) |
4752 x 3168
(15.1 MP,
3:2), 3456 x 2304
(8.0 MP,
3:2), 2352 x 1568
(3.7 MP,
3:2) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.21) |
JPEG, 14-bit RAW, sRAW1, sRAW2 |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
1.9 |
6.3 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
No |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (24)
848x480 (30)
640x480 (30)
320x240 (30)
320x240 (10)
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Movie File Format: |
QuickTime Motion JPEG |
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Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
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Yes |
HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
Component |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
n/a |
Canon EF/EF-S |
Lens: |
LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON |
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
24 -
60mm
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45 -
216mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
5.1 -
12.8mm
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28 -
135mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
2.50x |
4.82x |
Aperture Range: |
f/2.0 (wide) / f/2.8 (tele) - f/8 |
f/3.5-22 (W), f/5.6-36 (T) |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
50 cm to Infinity
19.7 in to Infinity
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50 cm to Infinity
19.7 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
1 cm to Infinity
0.4 in to Infinity
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Filter Thread: |
n/a |
72.0mm |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
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Digital Zoom Values: |
4x |
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Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Multi-area with face detection and tracking |
AF-dedicated CMOS Sensor, 9 cross-type AF points, f/2.8 rotated cross center point |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
LCD
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Optical / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
Optional external viewfinder |
SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 95% coverage, 0.95x mag., 22mm eyepoint. -3 to +1 diopter |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
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0.59x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
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0.95x |
Eye-level Viewfinder: |
No |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
460,000 dots
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920,000 dots
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
16.0x |
10.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
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Yes |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
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3200 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
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100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, High Sensitivity Auto (1600-6400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
Auto, 100 - 3200 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, H1=6400, H2=12800 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
No |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Flash, Halogen, Color Temperature, White Set 1, White Set 2 |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Kelvin 2800K - 10,000K |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/2000 - 60 sec |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
No |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
Intelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot |
35-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (9%), Spot (3.8%) |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
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 |
Creative Auto, Green Zone, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Action, Night Portrait, Flash Off, User1, User2 |
Self Timer: |
2 or 10 seconds |
10 or 2 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
Auto, Auto w/ Red-Eye Reduction, On, Slow-Sync w/ Red-Eye Reduction, Off |
E-TTL II |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
13.0 m /
42.7 ft.
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Flash Range Description: |
Wide: 0.8 - 8.3m; Tele: 0.3 - 5.9m (ISO Auto) |
Lens aperture dependent |
Max Flash Sync: |
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1/250 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Hot Shoe |
Hot Shoe, PC Sync |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC |
CF1 / CF2 |
UHS Support: |
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Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
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14-bit RAW, sRAW1, sRAW2 |
Movie File Format: |
QuickTime Motion JPEG |
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Included Memory: |
50.0 MB |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
built-in memory |
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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 |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
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Optional |
Connections (extended): |
DC Input |
N3-type push-in terminal, HDMI mini out |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
1.17 |
<0.3 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
1.17 |
<0.3 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
4 |
Unlimited |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
Yes |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
1.9 |
6.3 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
4 |
43 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.77 seconds |
0.13 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
0.76 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.280 seconds |
0.120 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.92 seconds |
0.24 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.012 seconds |
0.063 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
Full AF, High-Speed mode: 0.61s |
Live View:
Full AF, Quick Mode: 0.85s
Prefocus, Quick Mode: 0.108s
Full AF, Face Detect: 1.97s
Full AF, Live Mode: 2.06s |
Startup Time: |
2.3 seconds |
0.3 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.8 seconds |
0.5 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
4.8 seconds |
1.9 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
380 shots |
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Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
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640 shots |
Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary |
Proprietary BP-511/A, BP-512; BG-E2N Battery Grip |
Usable Battery Types: |
3.7V 1150mAh Lithium Ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeble |
Batteries Included: |
1 x proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary BP-511A Lithium-ion rechargeble
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
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Internal Charging Supported: |
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Included Software: |
PHOTOfunSTUDIO Viewer 2.1E, ArcSoft MediaImpression, ArcSoft Panorama Maker, SilkyPix Developer Studio 3.0SE |
Digital Photo Professional, EOS Utility, ZoomBrowser EX and ImageBrowser |
OS Compatibility: |
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Windows XP/Vista, Mac OS X. |
Notes & Features: |
Optical Image Stabilizer, Face Detection, Intelligent Auto, RAW support. |
15.1-megapixel upgrade to 40D: APS-C, DIGIC IV, 920K LCD, HDMI Out, Vignetting Correction, AF Microadjustment for up to 20 lenses, new Creative Auto exposure mode, 4-step adjustable high-ISO NR, 4-step adjustable ALO, 6.3 fps, Face Detection in LV mode. Native ISO range, 1/3 stop adjustable up to 3,200. H1 is 6,400, H2 is 12,800. Variable RAW (15.1MP (L), 7.1MP(M), 3.8MP(S) in RAW). |