Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic LX3

Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic G10 and Panasonic LX3, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G10 (12MP) and the LX3 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the G10 (Four Thirds) and LX3 (1/1.63") boast different sensor sizes.

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The G10 was revealed 22 months after the LX3 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the G10 scores versus the LX3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic G10 Gallery and Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G10 has got exterior dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") having a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic LX3 has measurements 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, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the G10 versus the LX3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G10 and LX3 is 72 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The image here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G10 and LX3.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G10 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic G10 will produce extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent G10 provides an advantage in sensor technology.