Nikon S570 vs Panasonic LX3

On this page, we will be looking at the Nikon S570 vs Panasonic LX3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S570 (12MP) and the LX3 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the S570 (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") provide different sensor measurements.

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The S570 was launched 10 months after the LX3 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S570 grades vs the LX3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S570 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S570 Gallery & Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S570 has got outside dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic LX3 has measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the S570 vs the LX3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S570 and LX3 is 95 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The picture here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S570 and LX3.

To sum up, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S570 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Nikon S570 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern S570 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.