- 1/1.63 inch 46.2mm2
- 10.1 megapixels
- 24.00mm - 60.00mm (35mm eq.)
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Panasonic DMC-LX2
DMC-LX2 vs DMC-LX3 |
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Successor: |
Panasonic LX5
DMC-LX3 vs LX5 |
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General | ||
Model Number: | DMC-LX3 | X2 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Compact | Mid-Sized |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $500.00 | $1995.00 |
Street Price: | $449.95 | $1,499.00 |
Date Available: | 2008-08-31 | 2012-05-10 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
9.1 oz
(257 g)
includes batteries |
12.2 oz
(345 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
4.3 x
2.3 x
1.1 in. (109 x 60 x 27 mm) |
4.9 x
2.7 x
2.0 in. (124 x 69 x 52 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | ||
Effective Megapixels: | 10.1 | 16.2 |
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 | 4.79 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | n/a |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 16:9 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | 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: |
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) |
4944 x 3272
(16.2 MP,
Other), 4928 x 3264 (16.1 MP, Other), 4288 x 2856 (12.2 MP, 3:2), 3264 x 2160 (7.1 MP, Other), 2144 x 1424 (3.1 MP, Other), 1632 x 1080 (1.8 MP, Other) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.21) | JPEG, .DNG RAW |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 1.9 | 5.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | No |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (24)
848x480 (30) 640x480 (30) 320x240 (30) 320x240 (10) |
|
Movie File Format: | QuickTime Motion JPEG | |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | Component | HDMI |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | n/a | n/a |
Lens: | LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON | Leica Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 ASPH, 8 elements in 6 groups with 1 aspherical element |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 24 - 60mm | 36mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 5.1 - 12.8mm | 24mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 2.50x | 1.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/2.0 (wide) / f/2.8 (tele) - f/8 | f/2.8 - f/16.0 in 1/3EV steps |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: |
1 cm to Infinity 0.4 in to Infinity |
|
Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | |
Digital Zoom Values: | 4x | |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Multi-area with face detection and tracking | Contrast Detection: 1-point, 11-point, spot, face detection |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | LCD | No / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | Optional external viewfinder | Optional optical or EVF. |
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | No |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 2.7 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 460,000 dots | 230,000 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | 16.0x | 16.0x |
Top Deck Display: | ||
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 12500 | |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | |
ISO Settings: | Auto, High Sensitivity Auto (1600-6400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12500 |
Auto ISO Mode: | No | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Flash, Halogen, Color Temperature, White Set 1, White Set 2 | Auto, halogen, daylight, flash, cloudy, shade, electronic flash, 2 manual settings, manual color temperature setting with fine tuning |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/2000 - 60 sec | 1/2000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | No | No |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | Intelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot | Smart multi-segment metering, center-weighted metering, selective (spot) metering |
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 | |
Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 2 or 12 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Auto, Auto w/ Red-Eye Reduction, On, Slow-Sync w/ Red-Eye Reduction, Off | Auto, flash exposure correction, red-eye correction, fill-in flash, slow sync, studio, 1st/2nd curtain sync |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | Wide: 0.8 - 8.3m; Tele: 0.3 - 5.9m (ISO Auto) | n/a |
Max Flash Sync: | ||
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | Hot shoe compatible w/ Leica SF 24D / SF 58 |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC | SD / SDHC |
UHS Support: | ||
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | .DNG RAW | |
Movie File Format: | QuickTime Motion JPEG | |
Included Memory: | 50.0 MB | 110.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: | built-in memory | 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 | No |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | No |
Remote Control: | No | No |
Remote Control Type: | ||
Connections (extended): | DC Input | |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 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): | 1.9 | 5.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 4 | 8 |
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): | 0.77 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.76 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.280 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.92 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.012 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (notes): | Full AF, High-Speed mode: 0.61s | |
Startup Time: | 2.3 seconds | |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.8 seconds | |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 4.8 seconds | |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 380 shots | 450 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary | Proprietary |
Usable Battery Types: | 3.7V 1150mAh Lithium Ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x proprietary 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: | PHOTOfunSTUDIO Viewer 2.1E, ArcSoft MediaImpression, ArcSoft Panorama Maker, SilkyPix Developer Studio 3.0SE | Adobe Photoshop Lightroom (free download after registration) |
OS Compatibility: | ||
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Optical Image Stabilizer, Face Detection, Intelligent Auto, RAW support. |