Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic S3

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic S3, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the LX10 (20MP) and S3 (14MP) and the LX10 (1") and S3 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The LX10 was brought out 5 years after the S3 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic S3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the LX10 matches up vs the S3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX10 Gallery and Panasonic S3 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX10 has got external dimensions of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") along with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Panasonic S3 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the LX10 vs the S3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX10 and S3 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX10 and S3.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The LX10 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic LX10 will produce extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern LX10 will have a benefit in sensor technology.