FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic LX3
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic LX3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
- Announced January 2011
- Additionally Known as FinePix AX355
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-60mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
- 265g - 109 x 60 x 27mm
- Revealed November 2008
- Later Model is Panasonic LX5

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic LX3 Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the FujiFilm AX350 versus Panasonic LX3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the AX350 (16MP) and LX3 (10MP) and the AX350 (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") provide different sensor dimensions.

The AX350 was unveiled 2 years later than the LX3 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the AX350 grades against the LX3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic LX3 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix AX350 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm AX350 Gallery & Panasonic LX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Panasonic LX3
AX350 | LX3 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | November 2008 | Fresher by 27 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the FujiFilm AX350
LX3 | AX350 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Panasonic LX3
AX350 | LX3 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic LX3 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm AX350 comes with external dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Panasonic LX3 has measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).
Analyze the FujiFilm AX350 versus Panasonic LX3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the AX350 against the LX3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AX350 and LX3 is 94 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic LX3 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The visual here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the AX350 and LX3.
As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The AX350 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the FujiFilm AX350 will provide you with more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern AX350 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic LX3 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix AX350 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 |
Alternative name | FinePix AX355 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2008-11-04 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.63" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 44.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 33-165mm (5.0x) | 24-60mm (2.5x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.0-2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 8.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (HD 24 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (10fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 168 gr (0.37 lbs) | 265 gr (0.58 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 39 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 19.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 94 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 180 images | - |
Battery style | AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $0 | $449 |