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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic LX3

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic LX3 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(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
Panasonic LX3
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Panasonic LX3

 AX350 LX3 
RevealedJanuary 2011November 2008Fresher by 27 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the FujiFilm AX350

 LX3 AX350 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Panasonic LX3

 AX350 LX3 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic LX3 size comparison

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

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic LX3 top view buttons comparison

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.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic LX3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm AX350
Portrait photography with Panasonic LX3
29
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
40
focusing manually
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm AX350
Street photography with Panasonic LX3
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/1.63")
heavier than competitors (265 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LX3 as a Sports photography camera
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.63")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography features
Panasonic LX3 Travel photography features
56
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
60
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (265 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic LX3 Landscape photography factors
28
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
52
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.63")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging advice
Panasonic LX3 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
30
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
heavier than competitors (265 grams)
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic LX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Panasonic LX3
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
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