Panasonic LX5 vs Panasonic S3

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic LX5 and Panasonic S3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both sold by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the LX5 (10MP) and S3 (14MP) and the LX5 (1/1.63") and S3 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The LX5 was launched 12 months later than the S3 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the LX5 grades versus the S3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX5 Gallery and Panasonic S3 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX5 has external dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S3 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic LX5 and Panasonic S3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the LX5 and the S3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the LX5 and S3 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The visual underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX5 and S3.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The LX5 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic S3 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern LX5 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.