Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 was introduced in September 2016 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 was introduced in November 2008. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 have 3.0" screens with 1,040k dot and 460k dot resolutions respectively. Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 has a Tilting screen which makes it very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting. Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 has a Fixed screen Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 features a 20.1 megapixel 1-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 13.2 x 8.8 mm and a total area of 116.2 mm². Its native ISO range is 125 - 12,800 and expands to 80 - 25,600 in boosted mode. Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 features a 10.1 megapixel 1/1.63-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 8.07 x 5.56 mm and a total area of 30.9 mm². Its native ISO range is 80 - 6,400.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 can take pictures up to 5472 x 3648 resolution. Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3968 x 2232, 3776 x 2520, 3328 x 1872, 3168 x 2112, 3072 x 2304, 2784 x 1568, 2656 x 1768, 2560 x 1920, 2208 x 1248, 2112 x 1408, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

Image Stabilization

The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

Built-in Wi-Fi on Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 has a built-in Wi-Fi (802.11/b/g/n, 2.4 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.

External Storage Slots

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 has a single SD/MMC/SDHC card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/16000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/4000 sec with mechanical shutter on Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10, and up to 1/2000 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps. Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 can shoot continuously up to 2.5 fps.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 12.10 m at Auto ISO on Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 and 8.30 m on Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 also accepts external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount..

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 body has dimensions of 106 x 60 x 42 mm (4.17 x 2.36 x 1.65") and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 body has dimensions of 109 x 60 x 27 mm (4.29 x 2.36 x 1.06"). Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 weighs 310 g (0.68 lb / 10.93 oz) and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 weighs 265 g (0.58 lb / 9.35 oz).

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3

106 mm

60 mm

109 mm

60 mm

60 mm

60 mm

42 mm

27 mm