Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Lets look a bit more closely at the Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the LX3 (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the LX3 (1/1.63") and Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The LX3 was launched 6 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 2 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the LX3 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic LX3 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX3 has outer dimensions 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 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has sizing of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the LX3 versus the Galaxy Camera 2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX3 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the LX3 and Galaxy Camera 2.

Plainly, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The LX3 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older LX3 is going to be behind in sensor tech.