Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic LX3

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic LX3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the LX3 (10MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm A170 (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm A170 was released 9 months later than the LX3 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm A170 scores vs the LX3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix A170 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm A170 Gallery & Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm A170 has got external measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic LX3 has specifications 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm A170 compared to the LX3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A170 and LX3 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm A170 and LX3.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm A170 comes with the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field more difficult. The more modern Fujifilm A170 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.