FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic LX3
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic LX3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
- 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
- Released June 2010
- Other Name is FinePix JZ505
(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
- Refreshed by Panasonic LX5
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Here is a comprehensive review of the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic LX3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the JZ500 (14MP) and LX3 (10MP) and the JZ500 (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") have different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe JZ500 was launched 20 months later than the LX3 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the JZ500 scores vs the LX3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery & Panasonic LX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Panasonic LX3
| JZ500 | LX3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | June 2010 |  | November 2008 | Fresher by 20 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the FujiFilm JZ500
| LX3 | JZ500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic LX3
| JZ500 | LX3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic LX3 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ500 offers external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX3 has dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the JZ500 and the LX3.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and LX3 is 93 and 91 respectively.
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic LX3 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ500 and LX3.
All in all, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The JZ500 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the FujiFilm JZ500 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent JZ500 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic LX3 Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model type | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 |
| Otherwise known as | FinePix JZ505 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2010-06-16 | 2008-11-04 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.63" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 44.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 24-60mm (2.5x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.6 | f/2.0-2.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 2cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 2.60 m | 8.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | 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 (24 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 port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 168 gr (0.37 lbs) | 265 gr (0.58 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 ID | NP-45A | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $230 | $449 |