Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 with Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Overview
Let's compare Leica D-Lux Typ 109 with Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3.
The first model related to Large Sensor Compact, the second to Small Sensor Compact cameras.
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 was released in 2014, and Panasonic LX3 in 2008.
D-Lux Typ 109 is newer, which is a plus. Lumix DMC-LX3 6 years older.
6 years, this is a pretty big age difference.
The sensor resolution of D-Lux Typ 109 is greater than that of Lumix DMC-LX3. However, the difference of 3 MP is not very significant.
The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the first camera (D-Lux Typ 109), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight.
A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark.
At Leica D-Lux Typ 109, the maximum ISO is greater by 19200.
Both cameras have Optical image stabilization.
Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
D-Lux Typ 109 has electronic viewfinder, and the Lumix DMC-LX3 doesn’t have.
Viewfinder D-Lux Typ 109 has a higher resolution of 2760k dots, Lumix DMC-LX3 has a resolution of no electronic viewfinderk dots.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Leica D-Lux Typ 109 has 3.0 fps continuous shooting.
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 has 3.0 fps continuous shooting.
| General |
D-Lux Typ 109 |
Lumix DMC-LX3 |
| Brand |
Leica
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Panasonic
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| Model |
D-Lux Typ 109 |
Lumix DMC-LX3 |
| Announced |
September, 2014 |
November, 2008 |
| Body Type |
Large sensor compact |
Compact |
| Lens |
| Lens Mount |
fixed lens |
fixed lens |
| Manual Focus |
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| Focal Lens Multiplier |
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| Number of Lenses |
0 |
0 |
| Macro Focus Range |
3 |
1 |
| Screen |
| Screen Size |
3" |
3" |
| Screen Type |
Fixed |
Fixed |
| Screen Resolution |
921k pixels |
460k pixels |
| Touch Screen |
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| Live View |
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| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder |
Electronic |
None |
| Viewfinder Resolution |
2760 |
| Viewfinder Coverage |
100% |
n/a% |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
0.7 |
0.0 |
| Autofocus |
| AF Touch |
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| AF Continuous |
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| AF Single |
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| AF Tracking |
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| AF Selective |
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| AF Center |
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| AF Multi Area |
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| AF Live View |
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| AF Face Detection |
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| AF Contrast Detection |
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| AF Phase Detection |
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| Number of Focus Points |
49 |
0 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points |
0 |
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| Photography Features |
| RAW Support |
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| Min Shutter Speed |
1/60 sec |
1/60 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/4000 sec |
1/2000 sec |
| Continuous Shooting |
11.0 fps |
3.0 fps |
| Shutter Priority |
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| Aperture Priority |
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| Manual Exposure Mode |
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| Exposure Compensation |
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| Custom White Balance |
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| Image Stabilization |
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| Built-in Flash |
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| Flash Range |
7.00 |
8.30 |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External Flash |
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| AE Bracketing |
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| AE Bracketing Range |
±3 EV |
±2 EV |
| WB Bracketing |
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| Sensor |
| Sensor Size |
Four Thirds |
1/1.63 |
| Sensor Type |
CMOS |
CCD |
| Sensor Dimensions |
17.3 x 13 mm |
7.85 x 5.89 mm |
| Sensor Area |
224.9 mm² |
46.2 mm² |
| Sensor Resolution |
13 MP |
10 MP |
| Max Image Resolution |
4112 x 3088 |
3648 x 2736 |
| Max Native ISO |
25600 |
6400 |
| Min Native ISO |
200 |
80 |
| Max Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Min Boosted ISO |
100 |
0 |
| Video Features |
| 4K |
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| Max Video Resolution |
3840 x 2160 |
1280 x 720 |
| Video Formats |
MPEG-4 |
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| Timelapse Recording |
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| Microphone Port |
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| Headphone Port |
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| Exposure Modes |
| Multi-Segment |
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| Average |
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| Spot |
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| Partial |
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| AF-Area |
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| Center Weighted |
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| Connectivity |
| GPS |
None |
None |
| Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Built-In |
| Bluetooth |
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| HDMI |
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| USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Battery |
| Battery Life |
300 shots |
0 shots |
| Battery Type |
Battery Pack |
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| Battery Model |
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| Physical |
| Weight |
405 g |
265 g |
| Physical Dimensions |
118 x 66 x 55 mm |
109 x 60 x 27 mm |
| Environmental Sealing |
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| Water Proof |
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| Dust Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Crush Proof |
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| Freeze Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Storage |
| Storage Type |
SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage Slots |
1 |
1 |
| Other Features |
| Self Timer |
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| Selfie Friendly |
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