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Fujifilm F750EXR vs Panasonic LX3

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F750EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Panasonic LX3 Key Specs

Fujifilm F750EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Announced January 2012
Panasonic LX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • New Model is Panasonic LX5
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Fujifilm F750EXR vs Panasonic LX3 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm F750EXR and Panasonic LX3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm F750EXR (16MP) and LX3 (10MP) and the Fujifilm F750EXR (1/2") and LX3 (1/1.63") offer different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F750EXR was announced 3 years after the LX3 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm F750EXR grades versus the LX3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F750EXR over the Panasonic LX3

 Fujifilm F750EXR LX3 
ReleasedJanuary 2012November 2008Newer by 39 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Fujifilm F750EXR

 LX3 Fujifilm F750EXR 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm F750EXR and Panasonic LX3

 Fujifilm F750EXR LX3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Panasonic LX3 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F750EXR features outside dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Panasonic LX3 has dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm F750EXR and Panasonic LX3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm F750EXR versus the LX3.

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Panasonic LX3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F750EXR and LX3 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Panasonic LX3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Panasonic LX3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F750EXR and LX3.

Clearly, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F750EXR having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Fujifilm F750EXR will deliver more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm F750EXR should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Panasonic LX3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F750EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LX3 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent MP (16MP)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2")
does not have RAW support
40
you can focus manually
exports RAW files
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F750EXR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LX3 as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (234g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2")
does not have RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/1.63")
heavier than others in class (265g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F750EXR as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LX3 as a Sports photography camera
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long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2")
does not have phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.63")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F750EXR Travel photography features
Panasonic LX3 Travel photography features
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lighter than competitors in class (234 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
60
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (265 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F750EXR
Landscape photography with Panasonic LX3
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rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
52
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.63")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F750EXR as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LX3 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (234 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
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decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than others in class (265g)
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Fujifilm F750EXR vs Panasonic LX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F750EXR and Panasonic LX3
 Fujifilm FinePix F750EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix F750EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-05 2008-11-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/1.63"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-60mm (2.5x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 4.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology 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 rate 11.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 8.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 234 gr (0.52 lbs) 265 gr (0.58 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") 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 model NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $445 $449