Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic LX3

Following is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic GH4 versus Panasonic LX3, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the GH4 (16MP) and LX3 (10MP) and the GH4 (Four Thirds) and LX3 (1/1.63") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The GH4 was released 5 years after the LX3 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the GH4 grades vs the LX3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH4 Gallery & Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GH4 features exterior measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) and the Panasonic LX3 has measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the GH4 versus the LX3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GH4 and LX3 is 66 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The pic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GH4 and LX3.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GH4 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic GH4 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger GH4 should have an advantage in sensor technology.