Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic LX3

On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic LX3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the FX75 (14MP) and LX3 (10MP) and the FX75 (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The FX75 was unveiled 20 months later than the LX3 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the FX75 scores vs the LX3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX75 Gallery and Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX75 comes with outside measurements of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Panasonic LX3 has dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic LX3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the FX75 versus the LX3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FX75 and LX3 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Generally, its hard to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The visual here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FX75 and LX3.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FX75 using its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic FX75 will give you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The more recent FX75 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.