Panasonic LX3 vs Sony W690

Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic LX3 and Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the LX3 (10MP) and W690 (16MP) and the LX3 (1/1.63") and W690 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The LX3 was brought out 4 years prior to the W690 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the LX3 scores vs the W690 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic LX3 Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic LX3 provides 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 W690 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic LX3 and Sony W690 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the LX3 and the W690.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the LX3 and W690 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX3 and W690.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The LX3 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony W690 will deliver extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged LX3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.