Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-LS3
Released in 2006, Lumix DMC-LS3 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 5 MP effective resolution, and a 138 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS3
vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS80
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
Lumix DMC-LS325 mm²
Lumix DMC-LS80- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Lumix DMC-LS3 and Lumix DMC-LS80 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Lumix DMC-LS3MetricLumix DMC-LS80
5 MPEffective pixels8.1 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.23 µmPixel pitch1.75 µm
4.97 µm²Pixel area3.07 µm²
20.13 MP/cm²Pixel density32.61 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
138 gWeight129 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, SDHC, Secure Digital
2x AABatteryAA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)
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-LS3 and Lumix DMC-LS80 have the same sensor area. The Lumix DMC-LS80 has the lighter body. The Lumix DMC-LS80 has the higher effective resolution. The Lumix DMC-LS80 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-LS80
Released in 2008, Lumix DMC-LS80 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 8.1 MP effective resolution, and a 129 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.