Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic LX3

Let's take a closer look at the Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic LX3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the SX500 IS (16MP) and LX3 (10MP) and the SX500 IS (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX500 IS was announced 3 years later than the LX3 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX500 IS grades versus the LX3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX500 IS Gallery and Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX500 IS features external measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Panasonic LX3 has proportions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic LX3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX500 IS versus the LX3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX500 IS and LX3 is 80 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX500 IS and LX3.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX500 IS having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Canon SX500 IS will offer greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer SX500 IS will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.