Panasonic DMC-LX3 vs Canon S95

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Panasonic DMC-LX3 vs Canon S95

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1/1.63 inch 46.2mm²
10.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 60.00mm (35mm eq.)

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1/1.7 inch 43.3mm²
10.0 megapixels
28.00mm - 105.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Succeeded by the Panasonic LX5
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Succeeded by the Canon S100
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Differences

Panasonic DMC-LX3 advantages over Canon S95

Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

380 vs 200 shots
Capture more photos
Manual focus
Yes vs No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Wider angle lens
24 mm vs 28 mm
Capture more of the scene
Longer exposure
60 vs 15 sec
Long exposures for night shots

Canon S95 advantages over Panasonic DMC-LX3

Less expensive
$400 vs $500 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
More telephoto lens reach
105 mm vs 60 mm
Capture objects farther away
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
S95 test data on DxO Mark DMC-LX3 test data on DxO Mark

153 vs 94 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Lighter weight
193g vs 257g
Lighter weight
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 4 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
12800 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Canon S90

Panasonic DMC-LX3

Canon S90

$450
1/1.63 inch

Longer stills battery life
Manual focus

$430
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic DMC-LX3 vs Canon S90

Canon S95

Canon S90

$428
1/1.7 inch

HDMI out
Shoots 24p video

$430
1/1.7 inch

Higher effective ISO
Less shutter lag

Compare Canon S95 vs Canon S90

Compared to Panasonic LX5

Panasonic DMC-LX3

Panasonic LX5

$450
1/1.63 inch

Thinner
Shoots 24p video

$550
1/1.63 inch

More telephoto lens reach
Higher effective ISO

Compare Panasonic DMC-LX3 vs Panasonic LX5

Canon S95

Panasonic LX5

$428
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

$550
1/1.63 inch

Longer stills battery life
Manual focus

Compare Canon S95 vs Panasonic LX5

Compared to Leica D-LUX 5

Panasonic DMC-LX3

Leica D-LUX 5

$450
1/1.63 inch

Less expensive
Thinner

$700
1/1.63 inch

More telephoto lens reach
HDMI out

Compare Panasonic DMC-LX3 vs Leica D-LUX 5

Canon S95

Leica D-LUX 5

$428
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

$700
1/1.63 inch

Longer stills battery life
Manual focus

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Compared to Canon S100

Panasonic DMC-LX3

Canon S100

$450
1/1.63 inch

Longer stills battery life
Hot shoe

$429
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic DMC-LX3 vs Canon S100

Canon S95

Canon S100

$428
1/1.7 inch

Bigger JPEG buffer
Higher extended ISO

$429
1/1.7 inch

Built-in GPS
Manual focus

Compare Canon S95 vs Canon S100

Compared to Canon S110

Panasonic DMC-LX3

Canon S110

$450
1/1.63 inch

Longer stills battery life
Hot shoe

$249
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Touchscreen

Compare Panasonic DMC-LX3 vs Canon S110

Canon S95

Canon S110

$428
1/1.7 inch

Bigger JPEG buffer

$249
1/1.7 inch

Touchscreen
Built-in Wi-Fi

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