Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic SZ3

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic LX7 versus Panasonic SZ3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the LX7 (10MP) and SZ3 (16MP) and the LX7 (1/1.7") and SZ3 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The LX7 was manufactured 2 months before the SZ3 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the LX7 grades versus the SZ3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX7 Gallery and Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX7 has got outer 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 SZ3 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

See the Panasonic LX7 versus Panasonic SZ3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the LX7 and the SZ3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX7 and SZ3 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the LX7 and SZ3.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The LX7 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic SZ3 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively.