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.
Side-by-side comparison
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
vs Rollei Kids 100
VS
Sensor area
46 mm²
Lumix DMC-LX358 mm²
Kids 100- Area ratio
- 1.26:1
- Absolute difference
- 12 mm²
- Relative difference
- 25.6%
The Kids 100 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
Lumix DMC-LX3MetricKids 100
10.1 MPEffective pixels0.3 MP
7.85 × 5.89Sensor8.8 × 6.6
2.14 µmPixel pitch13.91 µm
4.58 µm²Pixel area193.6 µm²
21.84 MP/cm²Pixel density0.52 MP/cm²
4.41Crop factor3.93
—Maximum video—
229 gWeight250 g
MultiMedia, SDHC, Secure DigitalStorage—
Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBattery4x AA
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 Kids 100 has the larger sensor area. The Lumix DMC-LX3 has the lighter body. The Lumix DMC-LX3 has the higher effective resolution. The Kids 100 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Kids 100
Released in 2010, Kids 100 has about 58 mm² of sensor area, 0.3 MP effective resolution, and a 250 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.