Panasonic FS25 vs Panasonic LX3

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic FS25 versus Panasonic LX3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both created by Panasonic. The resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the LX3 (10MP) is very comparable but the FS25 (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FS25 was released 3 months after the LX3 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FS25 grades vs the LX3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS25 Gallery & Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS25 provides external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) and 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the FS25 compared to the LX3.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FS25 and LX3 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The pic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FS25 and LX3.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FS25 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic FS25 will show more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively.