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Panasonic LX3 vs Sony W620

Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Panasonic LX3 vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Panasonic LX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-60mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 265g - 109 x 60 x 27mm
  • Announced November 2008
  • Replacement is Panasonic LX5
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2012
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Panasonic LX3 vs Sony W620 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic LX3 versus Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the LX3 (10MP) and W620 (14MP) and the LX3 (1/1.63") and W620 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The LX3 was revealed 4 years prior to the W620 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the LX3 matches up against the W620 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Sony W620

 LX3 W620 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Panasonic LX3

 W620 LX3 
ReleasedJanuary 2012November 2008Newer by 38 months

Common features in the Panasonic LX3 and Sony W620

 LX3 W620 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Panasonic LX3 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic LX3 has got physical 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 W620 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic LX3 versus Sony W620 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the LX3 compared to the W620.

Panasonic LX3 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX3 and W620 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic LX3 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX3 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The image below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX3 and W620.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The LX3 having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony W620 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged LX3 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic LX3 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX3 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX3 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Portrait photography advice
Sony W620 Portrait photography advice
40
you can focus manually
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
33
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Street photography factors
Sony W620 Street photography factors
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
heavier than others in class (265 grams)
56
lighter than average (116 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Sports photography features
Sony W620 Sports photography features
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
lack of phase detect auto focus
32
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic LX3
Travel photography with Sony W620
60
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (265 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
68
lighter than average (116g)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W620 as a Landscape photography camera
52
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
missing Time Lapse recording
33
fairly wide (28mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX3 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W620 as a Vlogging camera
30
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
heavier than others in class (265 grams)
30
fairly wide (28mm)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than average (116 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Panasonic LX3 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX3 and Sony W620
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2008-11-04 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.63" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.07 x 5.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 44.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-60mm (2.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.30 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (HD 24 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (10fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 265g (0.58 lbs) 116g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 94 not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $449 $102