Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic LX3

Following is a complete analysis of the Panasonic GX8 versus Panasonic LX3, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the GX8 (20MP) and LX3 (10MP) and the GX8 (Four Thirds) and LX3 (1/1.63") boast different sensor sizes.

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The GX8 was announced 6 years after the LX3 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the GX8 scores against the LX3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX8 Gallery and Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX8 offers physical dimensions of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") and a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst 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).

Check out the Panasonic GX8 versus Panasonic LX3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the GX8 vs the LX3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX8 and LX3 is 74 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The image below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX8 and LX3.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GX8 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Panasonic GX8 will deliver more detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more modern GX8 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.