Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic ZS7

Below, we will be reviewing the Panasonic LX3 vs Panasonic ZS7, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the LX3 (10MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is pretty similar but the LX3 (1/1.63") and ZS7 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The LX3 was introduced 3 years prior to the ZS7 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the LX3 grades vs the ZS7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic LX3 Gallery & Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX3 provides outer measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS7 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the LX3 versus the ZS7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX3 and ZS7 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The visual here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the LX3 and ZS7.

All in all, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The LX3 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic ZS7 will offer you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older LX3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.