Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic LX3

Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic FX48 versus Panasonic LX3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FX48 (12MP) and the LX3 (10MP) is relatively close but the FX48 (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The FX48 was introduced 3 months later than the LX3 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FX48 scores versus the LX3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX48 Gallery and Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX48 enjoys exterior measurements of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX3 has sizing of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the FX48 versus the LX3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX48 and LX3 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The graphic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX48 and LX3.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FX48 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic FX48 will provide you with more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.