Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic LX3

Lets examine more in depth at the Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic LX3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the P7800 (12MP) and the LX3 (10MP) is very close but the P7800 (1/1.7") and LX3 (1/1.63") feature different sensor size.

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The P7800 was released 5 years later than the LX3 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the P7800 grades versus the LX3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P7800 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P7800 Gallery and Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Nikon P7800 comes with exterior measurements of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Panasonic LX3 has sizing 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the P7800 vs the LX3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P7800 and LX3 is 82 and 91 respectively.

Typically, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the P7800 and LX3.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The P7800 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Nikon P7800 will result in more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The newer P7800 provides an edge in sensor technology.