Nikon S810c vs Panasonic LX3

Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon S810c versus Panasonic LX3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the S810c (16MP) and LX3 (10MP) and the S810c (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") possess different sensor measurements.

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The S810c was introduced 5 years later than the LX3 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S810c grades vs the LX3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S810c and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S810c Gallery and Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S810c provides outer dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 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 vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the S810c versus the LX3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S810c and LX3 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The visual here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S810c and LX3.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S810c with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Nikon S810c will give you more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher S810c should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.