Panasonic LX3 vs Samsung WB700

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic LX3 and Samsung WB700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the LX3 (10MP) and WB700 (14MP) and the LX3 (1/1.63") and WB700 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The LX3 was announced 3 years earlier than the WB700 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the LX3 matches up versus the WB700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 & Samsung WB700. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX3 Gallery & Samsung WB700 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic LX3 provides exterior dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) and the Samsung WB700 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic LX3 and Samsung WB700 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the LX3 against the WB700.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the LX3 and WB700 is 91 and 98 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX3 and WB700.

As you can see, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The LX3 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung WB700 will result in more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older LX3 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.