FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic LX3

Let's take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Panasonic LX3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the LX3 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the F300EXR (1/2") and LX3 (1/1.63") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The F300EXR was brought out 21 months later than the LX3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the F300EXR matches up vs the LX3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery & Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm F300EXR comes with outside measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic LX3 has proportions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the F300EXR and the LX3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F300EXR and LX3 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the F300EXR and LX3.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The F300EXR because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the FujiFilm F300EXR will give more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent F300EXR will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.