Canon S100 vs Panasonic LX3

Here, we are reviewing the Canon S100 vs Panasonic LX3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the LX3 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the S100 (1/1.7") and LX3 (1/1.63") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The S100 was unveiled 3 years after the LX3 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S100 matches up against the LX3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The full galleries are available at Canon S100 Gallery and Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon S100 comes with physical dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst 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).

Look at the Canon S100 vs Panasonic LX3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the S100 versus the LX3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S100 and LX3 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The picture here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S100 and LX3.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S100 having a larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon S100 will produce greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger S100 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.