Upgrade Guide
Lumix LX100→Lumix G3
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the LX100. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the G3
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Resolution16MP vs 13MP (+3MP)
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | LX100 | G3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +0.6 | ||
| Street | -0.6 | ||
| Travel | -0.3 | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Filmmaking | — | ||
| Documentary | -0.6 | ||
| Landscape | +0.2 | ||
| Casual | +0.5 | ||
| Food | +2.0 | ||
| Macro | +2.1 | ||
| Architecture | +0.8 | ||
| Astrophotography | +0.2 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wildlife | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | LX100 | G3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £403 used | £20 used | |
| Released | 2014 | 2011 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 12.8MP Four Thirds multi-aspect MOS | 16MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS | |
| Resolution | 13MP | 16MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/25p, Full HD 50p | Full HD 1080/60i | |
| Autofocus | Contrast AF; face/eye detection, 49-area | 23-area contrast AF with face detection, touch AF | |
| Stabilisation | Optical image stabilisation (lens-based) | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | |
| Burst Rate | 11fps (6.5fps with continuous AF) | 4fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~270 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 393g (with battery) | 388g (with battery) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.76M dots, 0.7x | LCD EVF, 1.44M dots | |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 921k dots | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 460k dots | |
| Mount | Fixed Leica 3.1x zoom lens (24-75mm equivalent, f/1.7-2.8) | Micro Four Thirds | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Single SD slot |
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