Canon PowerShot G10 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3

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Fpr more than a year, the Canon G9 has ruled the roost of Raw shooting compacts. Its good lens, great capabilities, and handsome looks have been tough to beat.

But Round 2 may have a different outcome. When you compare the new Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 to the new Canon PowerShot G10, the LX3 seems to have a bit of an edge. Take a look at these key comparisons:

  • Leica f/2-2.8 2.5X lens compared to Canon's f/2.8-4.5 5X zoom lens. The Canon has more reach, but the Leica is wider (24mm vs 28mm) and faster.
  • Panasonic's 10.1 MPs compared to Canon's 14.7 MPs on roughly the same size sensor. Is it just a coincidence that the Panasonic has better high ISO performance?
  • Panasonic's 265 grams weight compared to Canon's 350 grams. And the Panasonic definitely fits better in the jacket or pants pocket.
  • Panasonic's HD movie capture (16:9, 1280 x720 pixels at 24fps) versus Canon's 640x480 recording.

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Based on reader reviews and professional reports, the Canon G10 is an outstanding camera. But it is no longer the automatic choice for serious photographers looking for a compact that records in Raw. On its third try, Panasonic has created a gem of a camera with the LX3 -- and by some accounts, a more desirable model than the G10. Post a comment if you've shot with either.


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7 Comments

I have taken about 15,000 photos with the LX3, and it is a great fun to use - it encourages experimentation, and as it easy to take with you, it is hard to miss photography opporturnities.

But I think the G10 is great camera as well, especially if you stick to the base ISO sensitivity.

How timely. I took delivery of my new G10 this morning. I decided on this model over the LX3 after playing with them for half an hour and decided the build and ergonomics of the Canon were a better fit for me.

I have a G10 and the files are very good as are the overall design of this little gem. I shot with both the LX3 and G10 and found the focus, exposure and handling more to my liking with the G10; however, I have recently reshot with a later delivery of the LX3 and both focus and exposure were improved. I wonder if doubling your expense and getting a little red badge make further improvements?

Steven

Another plus for the G10 is the matched UW housing for those who want to shoot Raw in extreme conditions.

I bought a Lumix DMC-LX3. I found the sharpness not good enough comparing to what they describe. It's just the name 'Leica lens, semi-prof' you pay. Price is to hifg for what they offer.

I think if your looking at either of these cameras then your going in the right direction.
There both great cameras and are both very capable machines.
Just go and have a play with them both and then you,ll just know which is the right one.
Good luck.

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