Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic S3

Below is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic S3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both offered by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the LX7 (10MP) and S3 (14MP) and the LX7 (1/1.7") and S3 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The LX7 was launched 22 months later than the S3 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the LX7 matches up versus the S3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic LX7 Gallery and Panasonic S3 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX7 features physical dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Panasonic S3 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic S3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the LX7 compared to the S3.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the LX7 and S3 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The visual below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the LX7 and S3.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The LX7 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S3 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern LX7 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.