Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung MV800

Following is a extended analysis of the Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the LX3 (10MP) and MV800 (16MP) and the LX3 (1/1.63") and MV800 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The LX3 was introduced 3 years prior to the MV800 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the LX3 matches up versus the MV800 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 & Samsung MV800. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX3 Gallery & Samsung MV800 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX3 comes with external dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) whilst the Samsung MV800 has sizing of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the LX3 vs the MV800.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX3 and MV800 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The pic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX3 and MV800.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The LX3 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung MV800 will give you more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged LX3 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.