Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung WB210

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung WB210, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the LX3 (10MP) and WB210 (14MP) and the LX3 (1/1.63") and WB210 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The LX3 was brought out 3 years before the WB210 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the LX3 scores versus the WB210 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 & Samsung WB210. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX3 Gallery & Samsung WB210 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX3 has got outer measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) and the Samsung WB210 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung WB210 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the LX3 versus the WB210.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the LX3 and WB210 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The photograph here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the LX3 and WB210.

All in all, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The LX3 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung WB210 will give you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older LX3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.