Panasonic LX3 vs Sony H90

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Panasonic LX3 vs Sony H90, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the LX3 (10MP) and H90 (16MP) and the LX3 (1/1.63") and H90 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The LX3 was announced 4 years prior to the H90 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the LX3 scores vs the H90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX3 Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic LX3 has outer dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) while the Sony H90 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic LX3 vs Sony H90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the LX3 compared to the H90.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the LX3 and H90 is 91 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX3 and H90.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The LX3 with its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony H90 will resolve extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older LX3 is going to be behind in sensor technology.