Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic LX100

The following is a complete overview of the Panasonic GF3 and Panasonic LX100, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GF3 (12MP) and the LX100 (13MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The GF3 was introduced 4 years prior to the LX100 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the GF3 grades versus the LX100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF3 Gallery and Panasonic LX100 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF3 has outer dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs) while the Panasonic LX100 has measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") along with a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic GF3 and Panasonic LX100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the GF3 vs the LX100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GF3 and LX100 is 90 and 83 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF3 and LX100.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic LX100 to provide you with more detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged GF3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.