Nikon L110 vs Panasonic LX3

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon L110 vs Panasonic LX3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the L110 (12MP) and the LX3 (10MP) is pretty close but the L110 (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") feature different sensor sizes.

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The L110 was introduced 16 months later than the LX3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the L110 matches up versus the LX3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L110 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon L110 Gallery & Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L110 has got outer measurements of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Panasonic LX3 has dimensions 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the L110 versus the LX3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L110 and LX3 is 77 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The photograph here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the L110 and LX3.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The L110 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Nikon L110 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent L110 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.