Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax RZ10

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the LX3 (10MP) and RZ10 (14MP) and the LX3 (1/1.63") and RZ10 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The LX3 was launched 3 years earlier than the RZ10 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the LX3 grades against the RZ10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 and Pentax Optio RZ10. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX3 Gallery and Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX3 has got exterior dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) while the Pentax RZ10 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the LX3 and the RZ10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX3 and RZ10 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The picture below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the LX3 and RZ10.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The LX3 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Pentax RZ10 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged LX3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.