Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung HZ10W

Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic LX3 versus Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the LX3 (10MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is pretty well matched but the LX3 (1/1.63") and HZ10W (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The LX3 was manufactured 6 months earlier than the HZ10W which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the LX3 grades vs the HZ10W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 & Samsung HZ10W. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX3 Gallery & Samsung HZ10W Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX3 features physical dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) while the Samsung HZ10W has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the LX3 versus the HZ10W.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX3 and HZ10W is 91 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The image below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX3 and HZ10W.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The LX3 contains the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field less difficult.