Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3

Camera summary

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3, made by Panasonic, is a powerful Compact camera. Announced on Nov. 4, 2008.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
1.4 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
1.7 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
0.0 out of 5 stars
Photography features
4.3 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.0 out of 5 stars
Average Score
1.5 out of 5 stars

Successor

This camera has now been superseeded by the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.

Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.

Compare this camera to its successor Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

Sensor

This camera has a CCD sensor with a 10 Megapixels resolution.

Connectivity

Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Other features

This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.

Autofocus specs

Af center
No
Af continuous
No
Af Contrast Detection
Yes
Af Face detection
No
Af live view
Yes
Af multi area
No
Af phase detection
No
Af selective
No
Af single
Yes
Af touch
No
Af tracking
No
Number of cross focus points -
Number of focus points -

Connectivity

HDMI
No
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Wireless connectivity -
DXO color depth 19.6
DXO dynamic range 10.8
DXO low light ISO 94.0
DXO overall score 39.0

Exposure mode

AF area
No
average
No
Center weighted
No
Multi segment
No
partial
No
spot
No

General

AKA -
announced Nov. 4, 2008
Body type Compact
brand Panasonic
msrp $247.95
model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
predecessor model

Lense

Focal length multiplier -
Lens mount fixed lens
Manual focus
Yes
Macro focus range 1cm
Number of lenses -

Other features

GPS -
Self-timer Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Storage slots 1
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Timelapse recording
No

Photography features

AE bracketing
No
Aperture priority
Yes
Built-in flash
Yes
Custom white balance
Yes
Exposure compensation
Yes
External flash
Yes
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Flash range 8.30 m
Image stabilization
Yes
Manual exposure mode
Yes
Max continuous shooting 3.0 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/2000s
Minimum shutter speed 60
Shutter priority
Yes
WB bracketing
Yes

Physical

Battery life 0 shots
Battery model -
Battery type Battery Pack
Crush proof
No
Dust proof
No
Environmental sealing
No
Freeze proof
No
Physical dimensions 109 x 60 x 27mm
Shock proof
No
Water proof
No
Weight 265 grs

Screen

Live view
Yes
Screen resolution 460
Screen size -
Screen type Fixed Type
Touch screen
No

Sensor

Max boosted ISO -
Max image resolution 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400
Min native ISO 80
RAW support
Yes
Sensor area -
Sensor dimensions 8.07 x 5.56 mm
Sensor resolution 10
Sensor size 1/1.63-inch
Sensor type CCD

Headphone port

Headphone port
No
Max video resolution 1280 x 720
Microphone port
No
Video formats -
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (HD 24 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (10fps)

Viewfinder

viewfinder -
viewfinder coverage -
viewfinder magnification -
viewfinder resolution no electronic viewfinder