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Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic LX3

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
40
Overall
35

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic LX3 Key Specs

Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2009
Panasonic LX3
(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
  • Released November 2008
  • Replacement is Panasonic LX5
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Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic LX3 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm A100 and Panasonic LX3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and the LX3 (10MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm A100 (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm A100 was brought out 4 months after the LX3 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm A100 grades versus the LX3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Panasonic LX3

 Fujifilm A100 LX3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Fujifilm A100

 LX3 Fujifilm A100 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Panasonic LX3

 Fujifilm A100 LX3 
ReleasedFebruary 2009November 2008Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic LX3 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm A100 features outer dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic LX3 has measurements 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm A100 vs the LX3.

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic LX3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A100 and LX3 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic LX3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic LX3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The picture here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm A100 and LX3.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm A100 contains the smaller sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field tougher.

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic LX3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm A100
Portrait photography with Panasonic LX3
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
39
manual focus
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Street photography advice
Panasonic LX3 Street photography advice
54
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
more heavy than average in class (265 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LX3 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Travel photography advice
Panasonic LX3 Travel photography advice
55
lighter than others in class (124g)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
60
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (265 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm A100
Landscape photography with Panasonic LX3
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
52
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Vlogging info
Panasonic LX3 Vlogging info
25
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone port
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (265 grams)
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Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic LX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Panasonic LX3
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-04 2008-11-04
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 24-60mm (2.5x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 8.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 gr (0.27 pounds) 265 gr (0.58 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $0 $449