FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic LX3

In this write-up, we are evaluating the FujiFilm T200 versus Panasonic LX3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the T200 (14MP) and LX3 (10MP) and the T200 (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The T200 was unveiled 2 years later than the LX3 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the T200 grades versus the LX3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix T200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm T200 Gallery & Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm T200 has physical measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX3 has proportions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the T200 against the LX3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the T200 and LX3 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The visual underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the T200 and LX3.

All in all, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The T200 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the FujiFilm T200 will offer extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern T200 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.