Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic LX3

Following is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic FZ1000 versus Panasonic LX3, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the FZ1000 (20MP) and LX3 (10MP) and the FZ1000 (1") and LX3 (1/1.63") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The FZ1000 was manufactured 5 years after the LX3 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic LX3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FZ1000 matches up against the LX3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery & Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ1000 offers outer dimensions of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") along with a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs) while the Panasonic LX3 has specifications of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the FZ1000 versus the LX3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ1000 and LX3 is 55 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The picture underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ1000 and LX3.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FZ1000 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic FZ1000 will result in extra detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The younger FZ1000 should have an advantage in sensor tech.