Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic LX3

Following is a detailed analysis of the Casio EX-10 and Panasonic LX3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the LX3 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and LX3 (1/1.63") boast different sensor sizing.

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The EX-10 was manufactured 5 years after the LX3 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-10 matches up vs the LX3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-10 Gallery and Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-10 enjoys outer dimensions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Panasonic LX3 has proportions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-10 and Panasonic LX3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-10 versus the LX3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-10 and LX3 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Normally, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-10 and LX3.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-10 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Casio EX-10 will show more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher EX-10 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.