Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic LX3

On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic FX700 and Panasonic LX3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the FX700 (14MP) and LX3 (10MP) and the FX700 (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") have different sensor sizing.

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The FX700 was unveiled 21 months after the LX3 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FX700 grades vs the LX3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FX700 Gallery & Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FX700 provides outer dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic LX3 has specifications 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the FX700 against the LX3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX700 and LX3 is 94 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX700 and LX3.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FX700 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic FX700 will resolve greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent FX700 should have an advantage in sensor technology.