FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic LX3
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic LX3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
- 210g - 99 x 59 x 28mm
- Launched June 2010
- Also Known as FinePix F85EXR
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Replacement is Panasonic LX5

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic LX3 Overview
Following is a extended comparison of the FujiFilm F80EXR versus Panasonic LX3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the F80EXR (12MP) and the LX3 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the F80EXR (1/2") and LX3 (1/1.63") provide totally different sensor sizing.

The F80EXR was launched 20 months after the LX3 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the F80EXR matches up against the LX3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic LX3 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm F80EXR Gallery & Panasonic LX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm F80EXR over the Panasonic LX3
F80EXR | LX3 | |||
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Revealed | June 2010 | ![]() | November 2008 | More modern by 20 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the FujiFilm F80EXR
LX3 | F80EXR | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm F80EXR and Panasonic LX3
F80EXR | LX3 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic LX3 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm F80EXR provides outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Panasonic LX3 has specifications of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).
Examine the FujiFilm F80EXR versus Panasonic LX3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the F80EXR versus the LX3.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the F80EXR and LX3 is 92 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic LX3 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the F80EXR and LX3.
Clearly, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The F80EXR because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the FujiFilm F80EXR will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The fresher F80EXR will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic LX3 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 |
Also Known as | FinePix F85EXR | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-06-16 | 2008-11-04 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | EXR | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/1.63" |
Sensor measurements | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 30.7mm² | 44.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 27-270mm (10.0x) | 24-60mm (2.5x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.6 | f/2.0-2.8 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 4.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.20 m | 8.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 210g (0.46 pounds) | 265g (0.58 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 ID | NP-50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $400 | $449 |