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| 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 | dp1 Quattro |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Compact | Mid-Sized |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $500.00 | $999.00 |
| Street Price: | $449.95 | $1,103.00 |
| Date Available: | 2008-08-31 | 2014-10-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
9.1 oz
(257 g)
includes batteries |
15.0 oz (425 g) |
| Size: |
4.3 x
2.3 x
1.1 in. (109 x 60 x 27 mm) |
6.4 x
2.6 x
3.4 in. (161 x 67 x 87 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Foveon X3 Quattro | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 10.1 | 19.6 |
| Sensor Format: | 1/1.63 inch | APS-C |
| Sensor size: | 46.2365mm2 (7.85mm x 5.89mm) | 368.95mm2 (23.50mm x 15.70mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.98 microns | 4.33 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | 1.5x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | Full Color |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Not needed | |
| 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) |
5424 x 3616
(19.6 MP,
3:2), 4816 x 3616 (17.4 MP, 4:3), 5424 x 3048 (16.5 MP, 16:9), 3616 x 3616 (13.1 MP, 1:1), 5424 x 2328 (12.6 MP, Other), 2704 x 1808 (4.9 MP, 3:2), 2400 x 1808 (4.3 MP, 4:3), 2704 x 1520 (4.1 MP, 16:9), 1808 x 1808 (3.3 MP, 1:1), 2704 x 1160 (3.1 MP, Other), 7680 x 5120 (39.3 MP, 3:2), 6816 x 5120 (34.9 MP, 4:3), 7680 x 4320 (33.2 MP, 16:9), 5120 x 5120 (26.2 MP, 1:1), 7680 x 3296 (25.3 MP, Other) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.21) | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 14-bit RAW (.X3F), RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 1.9 | n/a |
| Video Capture | ||
| 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 | |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | No |
| HD Video Connection: | Component | |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | n/a | n/a |
| Lens: | LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON | Sigma Lens; 9 elements in 8 groups |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 24 - 60mm | 28mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 5.1 - 12.8mm | 19mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 2.50x | 1.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/2.0 (wide) / f/2.8 (tele) - f/8 | f/2.8 - f/16, with 9-bladed diaphragm |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
100 cm to Infinity 39.4 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
1 cm to Infinity 0.4 in to Infinity |
20 cm to Infinity 7.9 in to Infinity |
| Filter Thread: | n/a | 58.0mm |
| 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: 9 points select mode, Free move mode (It is possible to change the size of Focus Frame to Spot, Regular and Large), Face Detection AF mode |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | LCD | No / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | Optional external viewfinder | Optional VF-31 hotshoe-mounted optical viewfinder available |
| 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 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 460,000 dots | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) |
| 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: | No | |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 6400 | |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, High Sensitivity Auto (1600-6400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 | Auto, 100-6400 in 1/3 EV steps; Auto has programmable High/Low limits |
| Auto ISO Mode: | No | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Flash, Halogen, Color Temperature, White Set 1, White Set 2 | Auto, Auto (Lighting Source Priority), Daylight, Shade, Overcast, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Color Temperature, Flash, Custom |
| 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 | Evaluative, center-weighted average, spot |
| 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 | Color modes: Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Portrait, Landscape, Cinema, Sunset Red, Forest Green, FOV Classic Blue, FOV Classic Yellow, Monochrome |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 2 or 10 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | No |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Auto w/ Red-Eye Reduction, On, Slow-Sync w/ Red-Eye Reduction, Off | Normal, Redeye, Slow Sync., Redeye + Slow Sync (with compatible external flash unit) |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | Wide: 0.8 - 8.3m; Tele: 0.3 - 5.9m (ISO Auto) | Optional EF-140S compact flash has GN=14m (ISO 100) |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/1250 at F2.8, 1/1600 at F4 and 1/2000 at F5.6 | |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | Hot Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | 14-bit RAW (.X3F), RAW+JPEG | |
| Movie File Format: | QuickTime Motion JPEG | |
| Included Memory: | 50.0 MB | No memory included |
| 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 | No |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | No | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Via USB cable switch | |
| 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 | |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 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): | 0.77 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 | 200 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary | Proprietary BP-51 |
| Usable Battery Types: | 3.7V 1150mAh Lithium Ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable | 2 x Proprietary BP-51 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | PHOTOfunSTUDIO Viewer 2.1E, ArcSoft MediaImpression, ArcSoft Panorama Maker, SilkyPix Developer Studio 3.0SE | SIGMA Photo Pro |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Optical Image Stabilizer, Face Detection, Intelligent Auto, RAW support. | New Foveon X3 Quattro sensor and TRUE III image processing engine. |
