Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung WB1100F

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic LX3 versus Samsung WB1100F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the LX3 (10MP) and WB1100F (16MP) and the LX3 (1/1.63") and WB1100F (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The LX3 was manufactured 6 years prior to the WB1100F and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LX3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the LX3 matches up against the WB1100F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 and Samsung WB1100F. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX3 Gallery and Samsung WB1100F Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic LX3 comes with external measurements 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 WB1100F has specifications of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") having a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic LX3 versus Samsung WB1100F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the LX3 vs the WB1100F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX3 and WB1100F is 91 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the LX3 and WB1100F.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The LX3 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung WB1100F will give you extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older LX3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.