Canon G15 vs Panasonic LX3

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon G15 and Panasonic LX3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the LX3 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the G15 (1/1.7") and LX3 (1/1.63") boast different sensor size.

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The G15 was announced 3 years after the LX3 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the G15 grades vs the LX3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G15 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The whole galleries are available at Canon G15 Gallery and Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon G15 has got physical measurements of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Panasonic LX3 has sizing of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the G15 against the LX3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G15 and LX3 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The pic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G15 and LX3.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G15 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon G15 will give extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher G15 should have an advantage in sensor tech.