Panasonic LX3 vs Sony HX10V

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic LX3 vs Sony HX10V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the LX3 (10MP) and HX10V (18MP) and the LX3 (1/1.63") and HX10V (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The LX3 was manufactured 4 years prior to the HX10V which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the LX3 scores versus the HX10V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX3 Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX3 enjoys exterior dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) while the Sony HX10V has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic LX3 vs Sony HX10V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the LX3 vs the HX10V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the LX3 and HX10V is 91 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX3 and HX10V.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The LX3 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony HX10V will give you more detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged LX3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.