- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How they compare
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Compare with...
- Canon EOS 60D
- Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100
- Sony NEX-5N
- Nikon D90
- Canon PowerShot G15
by DPReview (Nov, 2008)Panasonic has included a large degree of direct control, classy styling and, more importantly, a specification that goes beyond the unthinking 'larger screen and more megapixels' trend.
Rated 100% by by Carlos-Bohle (Jun, 2010)After that, you get really good quality image, sharp pictures, and very good results in low light.
Conclusion Which is better for you?
Features Key features of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 compared to the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS
10.1 MP
APS-C
Rated 100% by by KB (Feb, 2011)I played around with my picture quality settings; I added a little more saturation and sharpness.
megapixels
| 0 MP | 10.1 MP   | 20 MP |
Lumix DMC-LX3 by TrustedReviews (Feb, 2011)The colour depth and level of detail are still excellent.
EOS Digital Rebel XS by Jack-Cameron (Jan, 2009)I shoot mostly at 5 megapixels to conserve file size and they are excellent.
sensor size
Lumix DMC-LX3 by Pseudorandom-ParentsBut it is still a compact camera with a sensor 1/8 area of most DSLRs and 1/20 of full frame (mostly pro) DSLR.
EOS Digital Rebel XS by c|net (Aug, 2008)For the most part, the XS offers a solid set of entry-level specs: 10-megapixel, APS-C-size, CMOS sensor (for Canon's traditional 1.6x focal-length multiplier) and 7-point user-selectable autofocus system.
body size
109 x 60 x 27 mm
126 x 98 x 65 mm
Lumix DMC-LX3 by Scott-Roti (Feb, 2010)Just as with my M6TTL, I can just go out with my little camera and make lovely pictures without getting wrapped up in the technology.
Performance Real world tests of Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 vs Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS
max continuous shooting
EOS Digital Rebel XS by c|net (Aug, 2008)Burst JPEG shooting outpaces all but the K200D, however, that camera is limited to about five shots per burst-the XS goes to at least 85.
DxOMark low light performance
Lumix DMC-LX3 by Ken-Walsh (Jan, 2009)I have a Fuji F30, long considered the king of compact low light cameras, and in reality the LX3 is able to get far more low light shots than the F30.
EOS Digital Rebel XS by D.-Collins (Dec, 2010)Natural light - I am loving taking pictures with natural light and use the flash as little as possible.
DxOMark image quality
Lumix DMC-LX3 by Chris-Marlowe (Feb, 2010)You can find other cameras that are more compact and are no slouches in the picture quality range, as well.
Differences What are the advantages of each
Advantages compared to the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS
| Much larger screen | 3" | vs | 2.5" |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20% larger screen | |||
| Shoots video | HD video | vs | None |
| Most cameras shoot video | |||
| Image stabilization | Optical | vs | None |
| Supports image stabilization | |||
| Higher resolution screen | 460 k dots | vs | 230 k dots |
| 2x higher resolution screen | |||
| Significantly more highly reviewed by consumers | 88.91% | vs | 81.34% |
| Around 10% more highly reviewed by consumers | |||
| Significantly smaller | 109 x 60 x 27 mm | vs | 126 x 98 x 65 mm |
| 4.5x smaller | |||
| Significantly thinner | 27 mm | vs | 65 mm |
| 2.4x thinner | |||
| Lighter | 265 g | vs | 502 g |
| Around 50% lighter | |||
| Longer long exposure | 60 s | vs | 30 s |
| 2x longer long exposure; Capture creative photos such as night sky movement | |||
Advantages compared to the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
| Significantly larger sensor | APS-C | vs | 1/1.6" |
|---|---|---|---|
| Around 6.5x larger sensor; higher quality photos | |||
| Significantly better overall image quality | 62.0 | vs | 39.0 |
| Around 60% better image quality | |||
| Interchangeable lenses | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; Use a variety of specialized lenses | |||
| Has a viewfinder | Gives you more flexibility when framing your shot | vs | Allows for less stability when taking a photo |
| Very few cameras have a viewfinder; Avoids glare in bright sunlight | |||
| Significantly more color depth | 22.0 bits | vs | 19.6 bits |
| More than 10% more color depth | |||
| Less noise at high ISO | 719 ISO | vs | 94 ISO |
| More than 7.5x higher low light performance | |||
| Significantly faster max shutter speed | 1/4000 s | vs | 1/2000 s |
| 2x faster max shutter speed; capture fast action | |||
Reviews Word on the street
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 | Rated by 165 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by King (Jan, 2011) Rated 100% by by Trasher (Jan, 2009) Rated 100% by by R.-Wagner (May, 2010) | Rated by 570 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by An-Pan--Mike-Pan (Jan, 2010) Rated 100% by by William-Kellogg (Jan, 2010) | |
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | Canon EOS 60D Is weather sealed |
 | 3 | Sony NEX-5N Best image quality as rated by DXOMark |
 | 4 | Nikon D90 Fastest to start up |
 | 5 | Canon PowerShot G15 OK benchmarked shot to shot times |
 | 7 | Nikon D3000 2-way tie: Largest sensor |
Discussions Get involved, ask your question about the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 and Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS
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