Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7, 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-LX3 was introduced in November 2008 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 was introduced in October 2012. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 Highlights

      • 10.1 MP 1/1.63-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 2.5 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Highlights

      • 10.1 MP 1/1.7-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 80 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 23 Focus Points (23 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 920k dot Fixed Screen
      • 11.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
      4. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      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.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7.

      PROS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 265 g (0.58 lb / 9.35 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.5 fps
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 39
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.1 Megapixel
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 50
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3

      Panasonic LX3
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      Larger Sensor 1/1.63-inch vs 1/1.7-inch
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono
      Lighter 265 g (0.58 lb / 9.35 oz) vs 298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3.

      Panasonic LX5
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      1/1.63-inch

      10.1 MP

      Pentax K-3 III Monochrome
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      APS-C

      25.73 MP

      Sony a6600
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Canon R5 C
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      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Canon 70D
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Sony a7R IV
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      Full Frame

      61.0 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

      Panasonic LX7
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      Timelapse Recording vs
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Reachs More Telephoto 60 mm vs 90 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 2.5x vs 3.8x
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/2.0 vs f/1.4
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/2.8 vs f/2.3
      Higher Resolution Screen 460k dot vs 920k dot
      Viewfinder vs Electronic (optional)
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/2000 sec vs 1/4000 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 2.5 fps vs 11.0 fps
      Multi-Segment Metering vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      Higher DxO Low Light ISO 94 vs 147
      Higher DxO Color Depth 19.6 vs 20.7
      Higher DxO Dynamic Range 10.8 vs 11.7
      Higher DxO Overall Score 39 vs 50
      Higher Video Resolution 1280 x 720 vs 1920 x 1080
      HDMI Output vs Type C Mini
      Internal Storage 50 MB vs 70 MB

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7.

      Panasonic LX5
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      1/1.63-inch

      10.1 MP

      Panasonic LX10
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      1-inch

      20.1 MP

      Panasonic GX850
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Panasonic G95
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.3 MP

      Sony DSLR-A380
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      APS-C

      14.2 MP

      Canon R6 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Pentax K-01
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      APS-C

      16 MP

      Sony a7R IV
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      Full Frame

      61.0 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Canon Rebel SL1
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      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.

      STRENGTHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO8080
        High Native ISO6,4006,400
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Light265 g (0.58 lb / 9.35 oz)298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz)
        Internal Storage50 MB70 MB
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
        Small Sensor1/1.63-inch1/1.7-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor10.1 Megapixel10.1 Megapixel
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low DxO Overall Score3950
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201920 x 1080
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 460k dot and 920k dot resolutions respectively.

      Camera does not have a built-in viewfinder but an optional electronic viewfinder can be attached on Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7.

      Sensor

      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 44.9 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 6,400. Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 features a 10.1 megapixel 1/1.7-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 7.44 x 5.58 mm and a total area of 31.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 6,400 and expands to 80 - 12,800 in boosted mode.

      Photography Features

      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. Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 is equipped with Venus Engine processor and 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, 2736 x 2736, 2656 x 1768, 2560 x 1920, 2304 x 2304, 2208 x 1248, 2112 x 1408, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1920, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1536 x 1536, 640 x 480, 480 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

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

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      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-LX3 has a single SD/MMC/SDHC card slot. Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3, and up to 1/4000 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 can shoot continuously up to 2.5 fps. Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 can shoot continuously up to 11.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 8.30 m on Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 and 8.50 m on Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. They also accept external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount..

      Physical Parameters

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 body has dimensions of 109 x 60 x 27 mm (4.29 x 2.36 x 1.06") and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 body has dimensions of 111 x 68 x 46 mm (4.37 x 2.68 x 1.81"). Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 weighs 265 g (0.58 lb / 9.35 oz) and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 weighs 298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz).

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

      109 mm

      60 mm

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      111 mm

      68 mm

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      27 mm

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      Size comparisons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.5 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      71
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

      AVERAGE
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      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.5 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

      GOOD
      77
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      80
      •   Small Sensor
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 265 g (0.58 lb / 9.35 oz)
      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

      EXCELLENT
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      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 265 g (0.58 lb / 9.35 oz)
      GOOD
      84
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 and give them scores of 56 and 62 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      62

      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 39
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 50

      Photo

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

      GOOD
      70
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.5 fps
      GOOD
      75
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps

      Video

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

      POOR
      53
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot

      Connectivity

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

      POOR
      44
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

      POOR
      47
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 265 g (0.58 lb / 9.35 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      •   Internal Storage


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