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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic LX3

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic LX3 Key Specs

Fujifilm F660EXR
(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
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
  • Launched November 2008
  • Replacement is Panasonic LX5
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F660EXR over the Panasonic LX3

 Fujifilm F660EXR LX3 
LaunchedJanuary 2012November 2008Newer by 39 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Fujifilm F660EXR

 LX3 Fujifilm F660EXR 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm F660EXR and Panasonic LX3

 Fujifilm F660EXR LX3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic LX3 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic LX3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LX3 as a Portrait photography camera
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MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2")
does not have RAW format
40
manual focus
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Street photography advice
Panasonic LX3 Street photography advice
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (217 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2")
does not have RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
more heavy than others in class (265 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LX3 as a Sports photography camera
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incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2")
does not have phase detect AF
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LX3 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competition in class (217 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (265 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Landscape photography information
Panasonic LX3 Landscape photography information
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reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
52
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LX3 as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (217 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone port
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quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (265g)
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic LX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F660EXR and Panasonic LX3
 Fujifilm FinePix F660EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
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