Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic LX3

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus E-420 versus Panasonic LX3, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-420 (10MP) and the LX3 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the E-420 (Four Thirds) and LX3 (1/1.63") offer totally different sensor size.

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The E-420 was introduced 4 months earlier than the LX3 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-420 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic LX3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the E-420 scores against the LX3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-420 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-420 Gallery and Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-420 has physical measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX3 has specifications of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-420 versus Panasonic LX3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the E-420 vs the LX3.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-420 and LX3 is 77 and 91 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-420 and LX3.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The E-420 offers the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier.