Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic LX3

Below, we will be comparing the Canon A3100 IS versus Panasonic LX3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the LX3 (10MP) is pretty similar but the A3100 IS (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") feature different sensor measurements.

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The A3100 IS was brought out 15 months after the LX3 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the A3100 IS scores against the LX3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3100 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The entire galleries are available at Canon A3100 IS Gallery and Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A3100 IS has got outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Panasonic LX3 has sizing of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the A3100 IS versus the LX3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3100 IS and LX3 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The image underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3100 IS and LX3.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A3100 IS due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Canon A3100 IS will offer extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern A3100 IS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.