Canon G11 vs Panasonic LX3

Following is a extended assessment of the Canon G11 versus Panasonic LX3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G11 (10MP) and the LX3 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the G11 (1/1.7") and LX3 (1/1.63") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G11 was brought out 14 months after the LX3 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the G11 matches up against the LX3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G11 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G11 Gallery & Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon G11 provides outside dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Panasonic LX3 has proportions 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the G11 compared to the LX3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G11 and LX3 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G11 and LX3.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The G11 has the bigger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh simpler. The fresher G11 will have an edge in sensor technology.