Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic SZ3

Here is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic LX100 and Panasonic SZ3, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the LX100 (13MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is very close but the LX100 (Four Thirds) and SZ3 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The LX100 was unveiled 21 months later than the SZ3 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic SZ3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the LX100 scores vs the SZ3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic LX100 Gallery and Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX100 enjoys outer dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") along with a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ3 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic LX100 and Panasonic SZ3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the LX100 compared to the SZ3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 and SZ3 is 83 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The visual here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the LX100 and SZ3.

Plainly, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The LX100 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic SZ3 will render greater detail having an extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern LX100 provides an edge in sensor tech.