Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic LX3

Here is a thorough overview of the Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic LX3, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FZ2500 (20MP) and LX3 (10MP) and the FZ2500 (1") and LX3 (1/1.63") offer totally different sensor size.

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The FZ2500 was manufactured 7 years later than the LX3 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic LX3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FZ2500 matches up vs the LX3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery and Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ2500 has got outside measurements of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") and a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs) while the Panasonic LX3 has proportions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the FZ2500 and the LX3.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ2500 and LX3 is 53 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The visual below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ2500 and LX3.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FZ2500 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FZ2500 will result in greater detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The newer FZ2500 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.