Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic LX3

Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic LX3, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the AW130 (16MP) and LX3 (10MP) and the AW130 (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") boast different sensor size.

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The AW130 was launched 6 years later than the LX3 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the AW130 matches up versus the LX3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix AW130 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon AW130 Gallery and Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW130 enjoys physical dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the AW130 vs the LX3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AW130 and LX3 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Typically, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The visual here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the AW130 and LX3.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The AW130 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Nikon AW130 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher AW130 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.