Panasonic LX3 vs Sony W620
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Panasonic LX3 vs Sony W620 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Panasonic LX3 vs Sony W620 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX3 Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Sony W620
LX3 | W620 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Panasonic LX3
W620 | LX3 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Released | January 2012 | ![]() | November 2008 | Newer by 38 months |
Common features in the Panasonic LX3 and Sony W620
LX3 | W620 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic LX3 vs Sony W620 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 | |
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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 |