Panasonic LX3 weighs
265 g (0.58 lb / 9.35 oz) and has external dimensions of
109 x 60 x 27 mm (4.29 x 2.36 x 1.06″) . Considering that the average weight of Compact type cameras is 213g, Panasonic LX3 is a significantly heavy camera for its class. On the other hand, with a thickness of only 27mm, it is quite small, 5mm thinner than the average of its class.
Weight Comparison
Compact Cameras
Thickness Comparison
Compact Cameras
In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Panasonic LX3, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.
Physical size of the Panasonic LX3 Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery
Now let's compare Panasonic LX3 size with the camera that it replaced: Compare LX3 vs ). is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 109mm narrower, 60mm shorter and 27mm thinner than Panasonic LX3.
Comparison image of Panasonic LX3 and Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View
Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of Panasonic LX3 with its main competitors:
Panasonic LX3 Size Compared to Main Competitors
Weather Sealing
Panasonic LX3 doesn't have any environmental sealings on its body so you got to be extra careful to protect it against water and dust. If you shoot under these conditions very often, consider checking Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing page.
