Panasonic LX5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Lets look a bit more closely at the Panasonic LX5 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the LX5 (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the LX5 (1/1.63") and Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The LX5 was announced 8 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera 3G so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the LX5 grades against the Galaxy Camera 3G for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic LX5 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX5 has outside 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) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

See the Panasonic LX5 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the LX5 vs the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the LX5 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 88 and 90 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The visual below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX5 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The LX5 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G will offer you extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older LX5 is going to be behind in sensor technology.