- 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 Rebel T3i
- Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
- Nikon Coolpix P7100
- Nikon Coolpix AW100
- Nikon Coolpix P310
Rated 100% by by TrustedReviews (Feb, 2011)Even more impressively, shooting in the Raw mode with its 11.5MB files the LX3 can maintain a shot-to-shot time of 1.8 seconds, and even in the Raw + Fine JPEG setting it can manage a shot every 2.3 seconds.
- 12 MP
- 5x f/2.7
- 1/2.5" CMOS
- 2.7" LCD
Released February, 2011
Rated 80% by by Photography Blog (Apr, 2011)Tabbing down the options here we find Movie Digest mode, dedicated portrait and kids and pets scene options, smile shutter, high speed burst shooting, best image selection (the camera choosing the best representation of a given scene from a sequence of shots), handheld night scene, Low Light (three megapixel resolution), plus fisheye, miniature effect, toy camera, monochrome, super vivid and poster effect.
Conclusion Which is better for you?
Features Key features of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 compared to the Canon IXUS 220 HS
MP10
1/1.6"
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.
12 MP
1/2.5"
Rated 80% by by TrustedReviews (May, 2011)The IXUS 220 HS's stainless steel body lends the camera a sturdy yet lightweight feel, but there's no hand grip here.
megapixels
| 0 MP | 12 MP   | 20 MP |
Lumix DMC-LX3 by Anthony-Pantliano--The-Photo-GuyThe sensor is a bit bigger than most point and shots and has a modest 10-megapixel resolution.
IXUS 220 HS by TrustedReviews (May, 2011)If you'd rather stick at full 12 megapixel resolution then speed drops to 3.4 fps.
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.
IXUS 220 HS by TrustedReviews (May, 2011)White balance and ISO speeds can also be adjusted, with options ranging from ISO100 up to the maximum ISO3200 setting.
wide angle lens
Lumix DMC-LX3 by Wolf (Jul, 2009)Compact, solid, low light lens, extra wide angle, great flash, HD video (16x9) in a package that you can take with you anywhere.
IXUS 220 HS by TrustedReviews (May, 2011)Sure, like any compact camera it has its issues with pixel fringing and loss of sharpness towards the corners of the frame heightened by that wider than average 24mm equivalent wide angle setting.
aperture size
IXUS 220 HS by Photography Blog (Apr, 2011)Here the top setting of ISO3200 when combined with an f/2.7 maximum aperture is actually usable; a setting at which the performance of most point and shoot cameras is degraded significantly to resemble something closer to a watercolor than a photograph.
zoom range
| 0x | 5x | 5x |
Lumix DMC-LX3 by DPReview (Nov, 2008)The LX3 also has an extra, 'Auto,' mode that uses Mode 2 when the lens is at wide angle and Mode 1 to offer a stabilized preview at the telephoto end of the zoom where camera shake is more likely to make composition difficult.
IXUS 220 HS by TrustedReviews (May, 2011)Manual control is welcomed, but this remains a camera for those who want to point and shoot and achieve respectable results with the minimum of fuss.
body size
109 x 60 x 27 mm
92 x 56 x 20 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.
IXUS 220 HS by TrustedReviews (May, 2011)In many ways the new Canon IXUS 220 HS is about as close to the definition of a standard point-and-shoot camera as you can get, but with high-end build quality and a thickness of a mere 19.3mm it still stands out from the crowd.
Performance Real world tests of Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 vs Canon IXUS 220 HS
shutter lag
IXUS 220 HS by Photography Blog (Apr, 2011)The Canon IXUS 220 HS's maximum shutter speed is 15 seconds in the Long Shutter mode, which is good news if you're seriously interested in night photography.
max continuous shooting
Lumix DMC-LX3 by DPReview (Nov, 2008)The tables below show the results of our continuous shooting test, indicating the actual frame rate along with maximum number of frames and how long you would have to wait after taking the maximum number of frames before you could take another shot.
IXUS 220 HS by TrustedReviews (May, 2011)The rest of the shooting modes are hidden within this same toolbar, including Movie Digest mode, dedicated portrait and "kids and pets" scene options, smile shutter, high speed burst shooting, best image selection (the camera choosing the best representation of a given scene from a sequence of shots), handheld night scene, Low Light (three megapixel resolution), plus fisheye, miniature effect, toy camera, monochrome, super vivid and poster effect.
Differences What are the advantages of each
Advantages compared to the Canon IXUS 220 HS
| Significantly faster lens | f/2.0 | vs | f/2.7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| More than 25% faster aperture; Better in low light | |||
| Has a flash hot shoe | Generic | vs | Fewer choices in how to light your subject |
| Very few cameras have a flash hot shoe; Connect a variety of external flashes for maximum lighting flexibility | |||
| Shoots RAW | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; Adjust white balance and exposure more easily in post production | |||
| Larger screen | 3" | vs | 2.7" |
| More than 10% larger screen | |||
| Higher resolution screen | 460 k dots | vs | 230 k dots |
| 2x higher resolution screen | |||
| Larger sensor | 1/1.6" | vs | 1/2.5" |
| Around 85% larger sensor; higher quality photos | |||
| Higher light sensitivity | 6,400 ISO | vs | 3,200 ISO |
| 2x higher light sensitivity; Avoid blur in low light situations | |||
| Significantly more highly reviewed by consumers | 88.92% | vs | 80% |
| More than 10% more highly reviewed by consumers | |||
| Better macro lens | 10 mm | vs | 30 mm |
| 3x closer macro focus; Take great close-up photos | |||
| Significantly longer long exposure | 60 s | vs | 15 s |
| 4x longer long exposure; Capture creative photos such as night sky movement | |||
Advantages compared to the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
| Significantly higher definition video | HD video | vs | HD video |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great video; great for displaying on a large flat panel TV | |||
| Marginally more recently announced | Feb, 2011 | vs | Jul, 2008 |
| Announced date over 2 years later | |||
| Significantly less delay taking photos | 360 ms | vs | 770 ms |
| 2.1x less focus lag; Avoid missing spontaneous moments | |||
| Shoots high speed video | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; Create slow motion video | |||
| Higher resolution | 12 MP | vs | 10 MP |
| More than 20% higher resolution; Capture more detail, good for large prints | |||
| Lighter | 141 g | vs | 265 g |
| More than 45% lighter | |||
| Slightly thinner | 20 mm | vs | 27 mm |
| Around 30% thinner | |||
Reviews Word on the street
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Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | Canon Rebel T3i Largest sensor |
 | 2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 Rated the best by consumers |
 | 3 | Nikon Coolpix P7100 2-way tie: Has a flip out screen |
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