Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

      56
      Image cannot be found
      61
      Image cannot be found
      Image cannot be found
      Image cannot be found
      Image cannot be found
      Image cannot be found

      Disclosure: We earn money from the affiliate links to products associated with content in this article.

      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
      BrandPanasonicPanasonic
      ModelLumix DMC-LX3Lumix DMC-LX5
      Predecessor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
      Successor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeStandard CompactStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
      Sensor TypeCCDCCD
      Sensor Size1/1.63-inch1/1.63-inch
      Sensor Dimensions8.07 x 5.56 mm8.07 x 5.56 mm
      Total Pixels11.3 Megapixel11.3 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels10.1 Megapixel10.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range80 - 6,40080 - 12,800
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
      ProcessorVenus Engine FHD
      Max Image Resolution3648 x 27363648 x 2736
      Other Resolutions3968 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 4803968 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
      Image Aspect Ratios4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, StandardFine, Standard
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
      Autofocus ModesSingle
      Live View      		Single
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points23
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 60 mm24 - 90 mm
      Optical Zoom2.5x3.8x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.0 - 2.8f/2.0 - 3.3
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution460k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
      ViewfinderElectronic (optional)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting2.5 fps2.5 fps
      Flash Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range8.30 m7.20 m
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionShoe MountShoe Mount
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      DXO Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
      DxO Low Light ISO94132
      DxO Color Depth19.619.6
      DxO Dynamic Range10.810.8
      DxO Overall Score3941
      Video Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
      Video FormatsAVCHD Lite
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
      Dimensions109 x 60 x 27 mm (4.29 x 2.36 x 1.06")110 x 65 x 43 mm (4.33 x 2.56 x 1.69")
      Weight (inc. batteries)265 g (0.58 lb / 9.35 oz)271 g (0.60 lb / 9.56 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.5 x 5.5 x 3"6.5 x 5.5 x 3"
      Package Weight1.75 lb
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
      Internal Storage50 MB40 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/MMC/SDHCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec)Yes (2 or 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor


      For a full review please go to the review page:

      Amazon Affiliate Disclosure
      ZKelectronics is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for website owners to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon (.com, .co.uk, .ca, etc) and any other websites that may be affiliated with Amazon Service LLC Associates Program.