Panasonic LX3 vs Sony WX30

In this article, we will be comparing the Panasonic LX3 versus Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the LX3 (10MP) and WX30 (16MP) and the LX3 (1/1.63") and WX30 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The LX3 was announced 3 years before the WX30 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the LX3 grades against the WX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic LX3 Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX3 enjoys 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) and the Sony WX30 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic LX3 versus Sony WX30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the LX3 versus the WX30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the LX3 and WX30 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Often, its difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The image here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX3 and WX30.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The LX3 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony WX30 will result in more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged LX3 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.