Panasonic LX3 vs Sony G3

Following is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic LX3 and Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the LX3 (10MP) and the G3 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the LX3 (1/1.63") and G3 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The LX3 was launched 2 months prior to the G3 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the LX3 scores vs the G3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic LX3 Gallery and Sony G3 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX3 enjoys external dimensions 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 Sony G3 has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the LX3 and the G3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the LX3 and G3 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The picture here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX3 and G3.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The LX3 has got the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler.