Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung WB250F

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Panasonic LX3 and Samsung WB250F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the LX3 (10MP) and WB250F (14MP) and the LX3 (1/1.63") and WB250F (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The LX3 was introduced 5 years before the WB250F and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the LX3 grades versus the WB250F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 & Samsung WB250F. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX3 Gallery & Samsung WB250F Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic LX3 comes with outside 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) whilst the Samsung WB250F has specifications of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

See the Panasonic LX3 and Samsung WB250F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the LX3 against the WB250F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX3 and WB250F is 91 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The visual below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX3 and WB250F.

To sum up, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The LX3 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung WB250F will give extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older LX3 is going to be behind in sensor technology.