Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic LX3

The following is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic LX3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FX78 (12MP) and the LX3 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the FX78 (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The FX78 was launched 2 years after the LX3 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FX78 scores against the LX3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FX78 Gallery and Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX78 comes with physical measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX3 has dimensions 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 account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the FX78 vs the LX3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FX78 and LX3 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The pic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX78 and LX3.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FX78 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic FX78 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent FX78 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.