Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic ZS5

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic LX3 and Panasonic ZS5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the LX3 (10MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is pretty similar but the LX3 (1/1.63") and ZS5 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The LX3 was revealed 19 months earlier than the ZS5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the LX3 matches up against the ZS5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX3 Gallery and Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX3 has exterior dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS5 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic LX3 and Panasonic ZS5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the LX3 vs the ZS5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX3 and ZS5 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX3 and ZS5.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The LX3 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic ZS5 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older LX3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.