Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

The following is a in depth review of the Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the LX3 (10MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the LX3 (1/1.63") and Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The LX3 was brought out 5 years prior to the Galaxy Camera which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the LX3 scores vs the Galaxy Camera in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 and Samsung Galaxy Camera. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic LX3 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX3 enjoys outside dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the LX3 vs the Galaxy Camera.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX3 and Galaxy Camera is 91 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The image underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX3 and Galaxy Camera.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The LX3 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung Galaxy Camera will provide extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged LX3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.