Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic LX3
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic LX3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 217g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
- Launched January 2012
(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
- Launched November 2008
- Replacement is Panasonic LX5

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic LX3 Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Fujifilm F660EXR and Panasonic LX3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) and LX3 (10MP) and the Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") and LX3 (1/1.63") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

The Fujifilm F660EXR was brought out 3 years after the LX3 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm F660EXR scores vs the LX3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic LX3 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm F660EXR Gallery and Panasonic LX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F660EXR over the Panasonic LX3
Fujifilm F660EXR | LX3 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | November 2008 | Newer by 39 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Fujifilm F660EXR
LX3 | Fujifilm F660EXR | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Fujifilm F660EXR and Panasonic LX3
Fujifilm F660EXR | LX3 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic LX3 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm F660EXR enjoys physical measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Panasonic LX3 has specifications of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm F660EXR and Panasonic LX3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm F660EXR compared to the LX3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F660EXR and LX3 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic LX3 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The pic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F660EXR and LX3.
All in all, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F660EXR featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Fujifilm F660EXR will provide extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm F660EXR will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic LX3 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-01-05 | 2008-11-04 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXR | - |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/1.63" |
Sensor measurements | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
Sensor area | 30.7mm² | 44.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 24-60mm (2.5x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/2.0-2.8 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 4.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 11.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m (Wide: 3.2 m/5.9in / Tele: 90 cm�1.9 m) | 8.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Yes | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 217g (0.48 pounds) | 265g (0.58 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 39 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 19.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.8 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 94 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-50A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $230 | $449 |