Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-LC5
Released in 2001, Lumix DMC-LC5 has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 3.9 MP effective resolution, and a 360 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LC5
vs Panasonic PV DC3000
VS
Sensor area
42 mm²
Lumix DMC-LC538 mm²
PV DC3000- Area ratio
- 1.12:1
- Absolute difference
- 5 mm²
- Relative difference
- 12.1%
The Lumix DMC-LC5 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Lumix DMC-LC5MetricPV DC3000
3.9 MPEffective pixels3.34 MP
7.53 × 5.64Sensor7.11 × 5.33
3.3 µmPixel pitch3.37 µm
10.89 µm²Pixel area11.35 µm²
9.18 MP/cm²Pixel density8.81 MP/cm²
4.6Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
360 gWeight239 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion 1400 mAh supplied Li-ion batteryBattery4x AA
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Lumix DMC-LC5 has the larger sensor area. The PV DC3000 has the lighter body. The Lumix DMC-LC5 has the higher effective resolution. The Lumix DMC-LC5 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose PV DC3000
Released in 2000, PV DC3000 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 3.34 MP effective resolution, and a 239 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.