Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic LX3

Lets look more in depth at the Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic LX3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P7700 (12MP) and the LX3 (10MP) is pretty close but the P7700 (1/1.7") and LX3 (1/1.63") posses different sensor size.

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The P7700 was announced 4 years later than the LX3 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the P7700 scores against the LX3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P7700 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon P7700 Gallery & Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P7700 comes with physical dimensions of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") and a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic LX3 has dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") with 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 choose at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the P7700 compared to the LX3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the P7700 and LX3 is 82 and 91 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P7700 and LX3.

Clearly, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The P7700 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon P7700 will render greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern P7700 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.