FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic LX3

On this page, we will be comparing the FujiFilm T300 versus Panasonic LX3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the T300 (14MP) and LX3 (10MP) and the T300 (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The T300 was brought out 2 years later than the LX3 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the T300 grades versus the LX3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix T300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm T300 Gallery & Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm T300 features outside dimensions 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 measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm T300 versus Panasonic LX3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the T300 and the LX3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T300 and LX3 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The visual below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the T300 and LX3.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The T300 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the FujiFilm T300 will produce extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer T300 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.