Prices: |
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Manufacturer URL: |
Manufacturer website
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Manufacturer website
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Predecessor: |
Panasonic DMC-LX2
DMC-LX2 vs DMC-LX3
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Canon S80
S80 vs S90
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Successor: |
Panasonic LX5
DMC-LX3 vs LX5
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Canon S95
S90 vs S95
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Model Number: |
DMC-LX3 |
S90 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Compact |
Compact |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$500.00 |
$429.99 |
Street Price: |
$449.95 |
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Date Available: |
2008-08-31 |
2009-10-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
9.1 oz
(257 g)
includes batteries
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6.2 oz
(175 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
4.3 x
2.3 x
1.1 in.
(109 x
60 x
27 mm)
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3.9 x
2.3 x
1.2 in.
(100 x
58 x
31 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CCD |
CCD |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
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Effective Megapixels: |
10.1 |
10.0 |
Sensor Format: |
1/1.63 inch |
1/1.7 inch |
Sensor size: |
46.2365mm2 (7.85mm x 5.89mm) |
43.32mm2 (7.6mm x 5.7mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
1.98 microns |
2.08 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
n/a |
n/a |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3, 16:9 |
4:3, 16:9 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
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Self-Cleaning: |
No |
No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
39 |
46 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
19.6 |
20.2 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
10.8 |
11.0 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
94 |
185 |
Image Resolution: |
3648 x 2736
(10.0 MP,
4:3), 3776 x 2520
(9.5 MP,
3:2), 3968 x 2232
(8.9 MP,
16:9), 3072 x 2304
(7.1 MP,
4:3), 3168 x 2112
(6.7 MP,
3:2), 3328 x 1872
(6.2 MP,
16:9), 2560 x 1920
(4.9 MP,
4:3), 2656 x 1768
(4.7 MP,
3:2), 2784 x 1568
(4.4 MP,
16:9), 2048 x 1536
(3.1 MP,
4:3), 2112 x 1408
(3.0 MP,
3:2), 2208 x 1248
(2.8 MP,
Other), 2048 x 1360
(2.8 MP,
Other), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 1600 x 1200
(1.9 MP,
4:3), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3) |
3648 x 2736
(10.0 MP,
4:3), 3648 x 2048
(7.5 MP,
16:9), 2816 x 2112
(5.9 MP,
4:3), 2272 x 1704
(3.9 MP,
4:3), 1600 x 1200
(1.9 MP,
4:3), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3), 1824 x 1368
(2.5 MP,
4:3) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.21) |
JPEG (EXIF 2.2), CR2 |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
1.9 |
0.9 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (24)
848x480 (30)
640x480 (30)
320x240 (30)
320x240 (10)
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640x480 (30)
320x240 (30)
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Movie File Format: |
QuickTime Motion JPEG |
MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: PCM) |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
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HD Video Out: |
Yes |
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HD Video Connection: |
Component |
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Lens Mount: |
n/a |
n/a |
Lens: |
LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON |
Canon Zoom Lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
24 -
60mm
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28 -
105mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
5.1 -
12.8mm
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6 -
22.5mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
2.50x |
3.80x |
Aperture Range: |
f/2.0 (wide) / f/2.8 (tele) - f/8 |
f/2.0 (W) / f/4.9 (T) - f/8.0 |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
50 cm to Infinity
19.7 in to Infinity
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50 cm to Infinity
19.7 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
1 cm to Infinity
0.4 in to Infinity
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5 -
50 cm
2.0 -
19.7 in
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Filter Thread: |
n/a |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
4x |
Up to 4x |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Multi-area with face detection and tracking |
Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection; 9-point AiAF, 1-point AF (center or Face Select and Track) |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
No |
Viewfinder: |
LCD
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LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
Optional external viewfinder |
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Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
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Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
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Eye-level Viewfinder: |
No |
No |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
460,000 dots
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461,000 dots
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
16.0x |
10.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
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Minimum ISO (native): |
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ISO Settings: |
Auto, High Sensitivity Auto (1600-6400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
Auto, ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; up to 12800 in 2.5-mp Low Light mode |
Auto ISO Mode: |
No |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Flash, Halogen, Color Temperature, White Set 1, White Set 2 |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom, Underwater |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/2000 - 60 sec |
1/1600 - 15 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
No |
No |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
Intelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot |
Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot, Face Detect AE |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Portrait, Soft Skin, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High sensitivity, Starry Sky, Fireworks, Beach, Snow, Aerial photo, Hi-Speed Burst, Flash-Burst, Film Grain, Pin Hole |
Portrait, Landscape, Special Scene (Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Aquarium, Night Scene, Indoor, Color Accent, Color Swap, Kids & Pets, Underwater, Nostalgic), Night Snapshot, Stitch Assist, Low Light |
Self Timer: |
2 or 10 seconds |
1 - 30 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
Auto, Auto w/ Red-Eye Reduction, On, Slow-Sync w/ Red-Eye Reduction, Off |
Auto, Auto w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; FE lock, Safety FE, Slow Synchro |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
Wide: 0.8 - 8.3m; Tele: 0.3 - 5.9m (ISO Auto) |
Auto ISO: 1.6-21 ft./50cm-6.5m (W), 1.6-8.2 ft./50cm-2.5m (T) |
Max Flash Sync: |
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1/500 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Hot Shoe |
n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC |
SD / SDHC |
UHS Support: |
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Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
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CR2 |
Movie File Format: |
QuickTime Motion JPEG |
MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: PCM) |
Included Memory: |
50.0 MB |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
built-in memory |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
No |
NFC: |
No |
No |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
No |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
No |
No |
Remote Control Type: |
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Connections (extended): |
DC Input |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
1.17 |
2.43 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
1.17 |
2.96 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
4 |
Unlimited |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
Yes |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
1.9 |
0.9 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
4 |
Unlimited |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.77 seconds |
0.43 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
0.76 seconds |
0.49 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.280 seconds |
0.410 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.92 seconds |
1.15 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.012 seconds |
0.088 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
Full AF, High-Speed mode: 0.61s |
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Startup Time: |
2.3 seconds |
2.1 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.8 seconds |
1.3 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
4.8 seconds |
6.8 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
380 shots |
220 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
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Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary |
Proprietary NB-6L |
Usable Battery Types: |
3.7V 1150mAh Lithium Ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary NB-6L Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
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Internal Charging Supported: |
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Included Software: |
PHOTOfunSTUDIO Viewer 2.1E, ArcSoft MediaImpression, ArcSoft Panorama Maker, SilkyPix Developer Studio 3.0SE |
Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: |
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Windows XP SP2/Vista, Mac OS |
Notes & Features: |
Optical Image Stabilizer, Face Detection, Intelligent Auto, RAW support. |
Optical Image Stabilization, RAW Mode, Face, Blink, Motion Detection, Intelligent Contrast Correction, Low Light Mode. |