Canon N Facebook ready vs Panasonic LX3

Below is a thorough comparison of the Canon N Facebook ready and Panasonic LX3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the N Facebook ready (12MP) and the LX3 (10MP) is relatively close but the N Facebook ready (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") provide totally different sensor size.

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The N Facebook ready was introduced 4 years later than the LX3 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the N Facebook ready matches up versus the LX3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon N Facebook ready Gallery & Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon N Facebook ready features exterior measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic LX3 has dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the N Facebook ready and the LX3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the N Facebook ready and LX3 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the N Facebook ready and LX3.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The N Facebook ready having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Canon N Facebook ready will provide you with more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger N Facebook ready is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.