Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax E70

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the LX3 (10MP) and the E70 (10MP) is fairly close but the LX3 (1/1.63") and E70 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The LX3 was revealed 2 months before the E70 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the LX3 matches up vs the E70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 and Pentax Optio E70. The full galleries are available at Panasonic LX3 Gallery and Pentax E70 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX3 enjoys physical 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) and the Pentax E70 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the LX3 and the E70.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX3 and E70 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the LX3 and E70.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The LX3 features the larger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh simpler.