Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic LX3

Below is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic FZ35 versus Panasonic LX3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ35 (12MP) and the LX3 (10MP) is very comparable but the FZ35 (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The FZ35 was announced 21 months later than the LX3 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic LX3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FZ35 scores against the LX3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ35 Gallery and Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ35 features outside measurements of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Panasonic LX3 has measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ35 versus 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 have attached during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the FZ35 and the LX3.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ35 and LX3 is 72 and 91 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ35 and LX3.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FZ35 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic FZ35 will show greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger FZ35 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.