Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
      BrandPanasonicPanasonic
      ModelLumix DMC-LX7Lumix DMC-LX3
      Predecessor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
      Successor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
      MSRP£449
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeStandard CompactStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor Size1/1.7-inch1/1.63-inch
      Sensor Dimensions7.44 x 5.58 mm8.07 x 5.56 mm
      Total Pixels12.7 Megapixel11.3 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels10.1 Megapixel10.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range80 - 6,40080 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range80 - 12,800
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
      ProcessorVenus Engine
      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, 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 4803968 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
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:94:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, StandardFine, Standard
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      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-LX7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 90 mm24 - 60 mm
      Optical Zoom3.8x2.5x
      Maximum Aperturef/1.4 - 2.3f/2.0 - 2.8
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT Color LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution920k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
      ViewfinderElectronic (optional)
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting11.0 fps2.5 fps
      Flash Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range8.50 m8.30 m
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionShoe MountShoe Mount
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      DXO Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
      DxO Low Light ISO14794
      DxO Color Depth20.719.6
      DxO Dynamic Range11.710.8
      DxO Overall Score5039
      Video Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Type C Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
      Dimensions111 x 68 x 46 mm (4.37 x 2.68 x 1.81")109 x 60 x 27 mm (4.29 x 2.36 x 1.06")
      Weight (inc. batteries)298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz)265 g (0.58 lb / 9.35 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.5 x 3.1 x 3"7.5 x 5.5 x 3"
      Package Weight1.3 lb1.75 lb
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
      Battery Life330 shots
      Internal Storage70 MB50 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/MMC/SDHC
      Other Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))Yes (2 or 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor


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