Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic LX3

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic LX3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ150 (12MP) and the LX3 (10MP) is pretty similar but the FZ150 (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") have totally different sensor size.

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The FZ150 was manufactured 3 years later than the LX3 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic LX3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the FZ150 grades against the LX3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ150 Gallery & Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ150 offers external dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Panasonic LX3 has sizing 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ150 vs the LX3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ150 and LX3 is 67 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The graphic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ150 and LX3.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FZ150 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic FZ150 will deliver more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher FZ150 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.