Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic LX3

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic LX3, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the LX100 (13MP) and LX3 (10MP) and the LX100 (Four Thirds) and LX3 (1/1.63") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The LX100 was brought out 5 years after the LX3 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic LX3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the LX100 grades vs the LX3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic LX100 Gallery & Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX100 enjoys outer measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") having a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Panasonic LX3 has dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic LX3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the LX100 and the LX3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 and LX3 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the LX100 and LX3.

As you can tell, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The LX100 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic LX100 will produce more detail having its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern LX100 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.