Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung WB35F

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung WB35F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the LX3 (10MP) and WB35F (16MP) and the LX3 (1/1.63") and WB35F (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The LX3 was manufactured 6 years prior to the WB35F which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the LX3 matches up versus the WB35F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 and Samsung WB35F. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic LX3 Gallery and Samsung WB35F Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX3 offers physical dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB35F has dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung WB35F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the LX3 versus the WB35F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX3 and WB35F is 91 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The pic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the LX3 and WB35F.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The LX3 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung WB35F will render extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged LX3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.