FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic LX3

Its time to take a deeper look at the FujiFilm XP10 and Panasonic LX3, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the XP10 (12MP) and the LX3 (10MP) is very similar but the XP10 (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") come with different sensor sizes.

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The XP10 was manufactured 16 months later than the LX3 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the XP10 scores against the LX3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix XP10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm XP10 Gallery and Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm XP10 features exterior measurements of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic LX3 has proportions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

See the FujiFilm XP10 and Panasonic LX3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the XP10 vs the LX3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XP10 and LX3 is 95 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The photograph below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the XP10 and LX3.

All in all, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The XP10 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the FujiFilm XP10 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent XP10 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.