Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic LX3

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic LX3, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the GH2 (16MP) and LX3 (10MP) and the GH2 (Four Thirds) and LX3 (1/1.63") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The GH2 was announced 2 years after the LX3 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the GH2 grades vs the LX3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH2 Gallery and Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GH2 provides external measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Panasonic LX3 has measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") with 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 have at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the GH2 and the LX3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GH2 and LX3 is 70 and 91 respectively.

Typically, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The pic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GH2 and LX3.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GH2 with its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic GH2 will resolve extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher GH2 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.