Panasonic LX3 vs Sony RX100 III

In this article, we will be reviewing the Panasonic LX3 vs Sony RX100 III, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the LX3 (10MP) and RX100 III (20MP) and the LX3 (1/1.63") and RX100 III (1") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The LX3 was brought out 6 years earlier than the RX100 III which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX3 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the LX3 matches up against the RX100 III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic LX3 Gallery and Sony RX100 III Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX3 provides outer measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) while the Sony RX100 III has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic LX3 vs Sony RX100 III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the LX3 against the RX100 III.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX3 and RX100 III is 91 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The image here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the LX3 and RX100 III.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The LX3 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony RX100 III will render extra detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged LX3 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.