Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic LX3

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic LX3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and LX3 (10MP) and the SX700 HS (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX700 HS was manufactured 5 years later than the LX3 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX700 HS grades vs the LX3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX700 HS enjoys exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 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).

Examine the Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic LX3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX700 HS and the LX3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and LX3 is 89 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The visual here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX700 HS and LX3.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX700 HS due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Canon SX700 HS will give you more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher SX700 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.