Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic LX3

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Panasonic LX3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and LX3 (10MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and LX3 (1/1.63") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was brought out 2 years after the LX3 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR scores against the LX3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery & Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F500 EXR has got physical dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX3 has proportions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Panasonic LX3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs the LX3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and LX3 is 91 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and LX3.

Clearly, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F500 EXR because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will provide you with extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm F500 EXR is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.