Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic ZS3

On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic LX100 II and Panasonic ZS3, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and ZS3 (10MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and ZS3 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The LX100 II was revealed 9 years after the ZS3 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS3 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the LX100 II grades against the ZS3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery and Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX100 II has exterior measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS3 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic LX100 II and Panasonic ZS3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the LX100 II compared to the ZS3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX100 II and ZS3 is 81 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the LX100 II and ZS3.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The LX100 II having a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic LX100 II will give you more detail because of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer LX100 II should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.