Panasonic LX3 vs Sony W730

The following is a complete overview of the Panasonic LX3 vs Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the LX3 (10MP) and W730 (16MP) and the LX3 (1/1.63") and W730 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

The LX3 was launched 5 years earlier than the W730 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the LX3 matches up against the W730 for 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-W730. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic LX3 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX3 comes with outer dimensions 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 W730 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic LX3 vs Sony W730 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the LX3 and the W730.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX3 and W730 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The picture here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the LX3 and W730.

All in all, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The LX3 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony W730 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged LX3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.