Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung SL202

Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic LX3 versus Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the LX3 (10MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is relatively similar but the LX3 (1/1.63") and SL202 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The LX3 was unveiled 3 months earlier than the SL202 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the LX3 matches up against the SL202 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 and Samsung SL202. The full galleries are available at Panasonic LX3 Gallery and Samsung SL202 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX3 has got exterior dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) and the Samsung SL202 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Panasonic LX3 versus Samsung SL202 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the LX3 against the SL202.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX3 and SL202 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The photograph below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX3 and SL202.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The LX3 provides the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult.