Panasonic LX3 vs Sony HX100V

Here is a in-depth review of the Panasonic LX3 vs Sony HX100V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the LX3 (10MP) and HX100V (16MP) and the LX3 (1/1.63") and HX100V (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The LX3 was manufactured 4 years before the HX100V and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LX3 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the LX3 grades vs the HX100V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX3 Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic LX3 enjoys outer measurements 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 HX100V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic LX3 vs Sony HX100V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the LX3 versus the HX100V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the LX3 and HX100V is 91 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The visual underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the LX3 and HX100V.

All in all, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The LX3 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony HX100V will result in extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older LX3 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.