Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic LX3

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic FZ70 versus Panasonic LX3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the FZ70 (16MP) and LX3 (10MP) and the FZ70 (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The FZ70 was released 4 years later than the LX3 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic LX3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the FZ70 scores vs the LX3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ70 Gallery and Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ70 comes with external measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX3 has specifications of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ70 versus Panasonic LX3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ70 against the LX3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FZ70 and LX3 is 63 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ70 and LX3.

As you can tell, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FZ70 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic FZ70 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The fresher FZ70 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.