Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic LX3

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon SX410 IS versus Panasonic LX3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and LX3 (10MP) and the SX410 IS (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") feature different sensor sizes.

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The SX410 IS was introduced 6 years later than the LX3 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX410 IS scores vs the LX3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX410 IS Gallery & Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX410 IS features external dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Panasonic LX3 has specifications 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SX410 IS compared to the LX3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX410 IS and LX3 is 80 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The visual below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX410 IS and LX3.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX410 IS using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Canon SX410 IS will render extra detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger SX410 IS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.