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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic LX3

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic LX3 Key Specs

FujiFilm F80EXR
(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
Panasonic LX3
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F80EXR over the Panasonic LX3

 F80EXR LX3 
RevealedJune 2010November 2008More modern by 20 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the FujiFilm F80EXR

 LX3 F80EXR 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm F80EXR and Panasonic LX3

 F80EXR LX3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic LX3 size comparison

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

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic LX3 top view buttons comparison

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.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic LX3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic LX3 Portrait photography highlights
21
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW support
40
you can focus manually
exports RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Street photography advice
Panasonic LX3 Street photography advice
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW support
heavier than competitors (210g)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/1.63")
more heavy than competitors (265g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LX3 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
has no phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.63")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Travel photography features
Panasonic LX3 Travel photography features
58
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
long reach (270mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (210g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
60
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (265 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm F80EXR
Landscape photography with Panasonic LX3
38
rather wide (27mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
52
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.63")
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Vlogging info
Panasonic LX3 Vlogging info
27
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competitors (210 grams)
30
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (265 grams)
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic LX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F80EXR and Panasonic LX3
 FujiFilm FinePix F80EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
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