Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax Efina

Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic LX3 and Pentax Efina, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the LX3 (10MP) and Efina (14MP) and the LX3 (1/1.63") and Efina (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The LX3 was revealed 5 years before the Efina which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LX3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the LX3 grades vs the Efina when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic LX3 provides outer measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) whilst the Pentax Efina has specifications of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic LX3 and Pentax Efina in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the LX3 against the Efina.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX3 and Efina is 91 and 97 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The image here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the LX3 and Efina.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The LX3 having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Pentax Efina will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged LX3 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.