Panasonic LX3 vs Sony W710

Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic LX3 and Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the LX3 (10MP) and W710 (16MP) and the LX3 (1/1.63") and W710 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The LX3 was unveiled 5 years before the W710 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the LX3 matches up versus the W710 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The full galleries are available at Panasonic LX3 Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX3 comes with outer measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) whilst the Sony W710 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check the Panasonic LX3 and Sony W710 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the LX3 versus the W710.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX3 and W710 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The pic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the LX3 and W710.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The LX3 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony W710 will resolve more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged LX3 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.