Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic LX3

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic LX3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the S9700 (16MP) and LX3 (10MP) and the S9700 (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The S9700 was announced 5 years after the LX3 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the S9700 matches up versus the LX3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S9700 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S9700 Gallery & Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S9700 has outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX3 has proportions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic LX3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the S9700 versus the LX3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S9700 and LX3 is 90 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The image underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S9700 and LX3.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S9700 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Nikon S9700 will give you extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer S9700 will have a benefit in sensor tech.