Reasons to choose Coolpix P7000
Released in 2010, Coolpix P7000 has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 10.1 MP effective resolution, and a 360 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Coolpix P7000
vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
VS
Sensor area
42 mm²
Coolpix P700046 mm²
Lumix DMC-LX3- Area ratio
- 1.09:1
- Absolute difference
- 4 mm²
- Relative difference
- 8.9%
The Lumix DMC-LX3 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Coolpix P7000MetricLumix DMC-LX3
10.1 MPEffective pixels10.1 MP
7.53 × 5.64Sensor7.85 × 5.89
2.05 µmPixel pitch2.14 µm
4.2 µm²Pixel area4.58 µm²
23.78 MP/cm²Pixel density21.84 MP/cm²
4.6Crop factor4.41
—Maximum video—
360 gWeight229 g
SDHC, SDXC, Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, SDHC, Secure Digital
DC 7.4 V, 1030 mAhBatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Lumix DMC-LX3 has the larger sensor area. The Lumix DMC-LX3 has the lighter body. The Coolpix P7000 and Lumix DMC-LX3 have the same effective resolution. The Coolpix P7000 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-LX3
Released in 2008, Lumix DMC-LX3 has about 46 mm² of sensor area, 10.1 MP effective resolution, and a 229 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.