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Leica D-Lux 3 Digital Camera
Leica D-Lux 3
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Leica D-Lux 4 Digital Camera
Leica D-Lux 4
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LC5 Digital Camera
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LC5
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8 editorial reviews
Leica D-LUX 3 review, find out how the D-LUX 3 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.Read more
The Leica D-LUX 3 ($899) is a 10.2 megapixel point and shoot camera. It has a slightly bigger size that many other compact cameras, so it doesn't really fit in your pocket, but carrying it around with the stylish vintage leather case (optional) makes you feel classy.Read more
Does a Leica by any other name smell as sweet? See how the D-Lux 3 compares to its less-expensive Panasonic twin, the Lumix DMC-LX2.Read more
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3.5 out of 5
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3.7 out of 5
6 user ratings
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Steve's Conclusion The Lumix DMC-LC5 and the Lumix DMC-LC40 are Panasonic's first entries into the 4-Megapixel digicam arena, both cameras use the same CCD imager and Leica DC Vario-Sumicron 3X zoom lens. You've heard us say time and time again that a great digicam starts with a great lens andRead more
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 is the long-awaited successor to the ahead-of-its-time LX3, a compact camera that hit the sweet spot for photographers looking for a pocketable alternative to their DSLR. Fast forward two years to 2010, and it's the turn of the new LX5 to appeal to the more experienced prosumer, with a longer 3.8x lens, improved 10 megapixel sensor, AVCHD movies and a tweaked control system all on offer. Read our in-depth Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 review with sample JPEG, RAW and video files now.Read more
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User rating
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4.2 out of 5
40 user ratings
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3.8 out of 5
42 user ratings
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4 stars
33 %
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7 %
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4.4 out of 5
39 user ratings
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4.3 out of 5
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Sensor

Sensor typeCCDCCDCCDCCD
Sensor size0.33 in0.32 in0.32 in0.29 in
Sensor photo detectors10.0 Mpx11.0 Mpx11.0 Mpx4.0 Mpx
Effective pixels10.0 Mpx10.0 Mpx10.0 Mpx4.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 16:9
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
  • 1:1
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
4:3
Max resolution4224 x 2376 px3648 x 2736 px3648 x 2736 px2240 x 1680 px
Other resolutions
N/A
  • 3776x2520
  • 3969x2232
  • 3072x2304
  • 3168x2112
  • 3328x1872
  • 2560x1920
  • 2656x1768
  • 2784x1568
  • 2048x1536
  • 2048x1360
  • 2112x1048
  • 2208x1248
  • 1920x1080
  • 1600x1200
  • 640x480
  • 3968x2232
  • 3776x2520
  • 3328x1872
  • 3168x2112
  • 3072x2304
  • 2784x1568
  • 2736x2736
  • 2656x1768
  • 2560x1920
  • 2304x2304
  • 2208x1248
  • 2112x1408
  • 2048x1536
  • 2048x1360
  • 1920x1920
  • 1920x1080
  • 1600x1200
  • 1536x1536
  • 640x480
  • 480x480
  • 1600x1200
  • 1120x840
  • 640x480

Image

ISO
  • 80
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • Auto
  • 80
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • 80
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • 6400
  • 12800
  • Auto
  • Auto
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
ISO Autoyesyesyesyes
ISO minimum1008080100
ISO maximum160032003200400
Boosted ISO maximum3200
N/A
12800
N/A
White balance presets5756
Custom white balanceyesyesyesyes
Supported image file formats
  • JPEG
  • RAW
  • TIFF
  • JPEG
  • RAW
  • TIFF
  • JPEG
  • RAW
  • TIFF
N/A
Image stabilizeryes
N/A
no
N/A
Image stabilization typeOpticalOpticalOpticalNo
Supported aspect ratios
  • 3:2
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
N/A
N/A
N/A
Uncompressed formatRAWRAWRAWTIFF
ISO high auto
N/A
N/A
yes
N/A
Boosted ISO minimum
N/A
N/A
6400
N/A
Maximum image resolution
N/A
N/A
3648 x 2736 px
N/A
White balance modes
N/A
N/A
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Manual
  • Tungsten
N/A

Optics and focus

Optical zoom4.0 x2.5 x3.8 x3.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x4.0 x4.0 x2.0 x
Minimum aperture2.8222
Maximum aperture2.82.83.32.5
Focal length equiv28 - 11224 - 6024 - 9033 - 100
Autofocus
  • Contrast Detect
  • Single
  • Live View
  • Contrast Detect
  • Multi-area
  • Tracking
  • Single
  • Live View
  • Face tracking
  • Single Auto Focus
  • Contrast Detect
  • Single
  • Live View
Manual focusyesyesyesyes
Normal focus range19.69 in
N/A
19.69 in11.81 in
Macro focus range1.97 in
N/A
0.39 in2.36 in
Image stabiliserOpticalOpticalOptical
N/A
Filter threadno
N/A
no
N/A
Folded opticsnonono
N/A
Focus adjustment
N/A
N/A
Auto
N/A
Number of focus points
N/A
N/A
23
N/A

Screen and viewfinder

Screen size2.8 in3.0 in3.0 in2.5 in
Articulated LCDnonono
N/A
Screen technologyLCD
N/A
LCD
N/A
Screen dots207000460000460000200,000
Touch screennononono
Live viewnonoyesyes
ViewfinderNone
Optical
Electronic
Optical
Field of view
N/A
N/A
100.0 %
N/A

Photography features

Minimum shutter speed60.0 s60.0 s60.0 s8.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s1.0 s1.0 s1.0 s
Shutter priorityyesyesyesyes
Aperture priorityyesyesyesyes
Exposure compensation plus2232
Exposure compensation minus-2-2-3-2
Expousure compensation steps1/31/31/31/4
Built-in flashyesyesyesyes
Flash range4.9
N/A
7.24.5
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Flash ON
  • Flash OFF
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
  • Auto
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Rear-curtain Sync
  • Flash ON
  • Flash OFF
  • Slow Sync
  • Front-curtain Sync
  • Auto
  • Flash OFF
  • Pre-flash
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Auto
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Flash ON
  • Flash OFF
  • Slow Sync
External flashnoyesyesyes
Continuous drive2.0 fps2.5 fps2.5 fps3.8 fps
Self-timeryesyesyesyes
3D supportnonono
N/A
Manual settingsyesyesyes
N/A
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Manual exposure mode
N/A
yesyes
N/A
Subject / scene modes
N/A
yesyes
N/A
Metering modes
N/A
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
N/A
Camera shutter type
N/A
N/A
Mechanical
N/A
Scene modes
N/A
N/A
  • Beach
  • Documents
  • Night portrait
  • Panorama
  • Party
  • Portrait
  • Self-portrait
  • Sports
  • Sunset
N/A

Design

Body typeCompactCompactCompactCompact
Colour of productSilver
  • Black
  • Silver
Black
N/A
Environmentally sealednononono

Dimensions

Weight6.53 oz8.75 oz9.52 oz15.34 oz
Width4.17 in4.29 in4.33 in5.04 in
Height1.02 in2.2 in2.6 in3.23 in
Depth2.28 in1.06 in1.69 in2.48 in

Storage

Internal storage13.0 mB50.0 mB40.0 mB32.0 mB
Compatible memory cardsSD
N/A
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
N/A
Memory slots1
N/A
N/A
N/A
Storage types
  • SD
  • MMC
  • SDHC
  • Internal
  • SD
  • MMC
  • SDHC
  • Internal
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • Internal
  • SD
  • MMC

Power

Power source typeBattery
N/A
N/A
N/A
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Lithium-Ion
Lithium-Ion
Lithium-Ion
Rechargeable batteryyesyesyes
N/A
Battery life (CIPA)
N/A
N/A
400
N/A
Battery capacity
N/A
N/A
1250.0 mAh
N/A

Connectivity

HDMInonoyesno
USB version2.02.02.01.0
Remote controlNoNoNo
N/A
PictBridgeyesnoyes
N/A
NFCnonono
N/A
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)nonono
N/A
AV outputyesyesyes
N/A
Bluetooth
N/A
nono
N/A
HDMI ports quantity
N/A
N/A
1
N/A
DC-in jack
N/A
N/A
yes
N/A

Other features

Timelapse recordingnononono
GPSnonono
N/A
Orientation sensoryesyesyesno
Energy Star certifiedno
N/A
N/A
N/A

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