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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic LX3

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
40
Overall
35

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic LX3 Key Specs

Fujifilm F900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Older Model is Fujifilm F800EXR
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
  • Newer Model is Panasonic LX5
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic LX3 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Fujifilm F900EXR and Panasonic LX3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and LX3 (10MP) and the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and LX3 (1/1.63") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F900EXR was manufactured 4 years after the LX3 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm F900EXR matches up versus the LX3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Panasonic LX3

 Fujifilm F900EXR LX3 
ReleasedJanuary 2013November 2008Newer by 52 months
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Fujifilm F900EXR

 LX3 Fujifilm F900EXR 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Panasonic LX3

 Fujifilm F900EXR LX3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic LX3 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F900EXR provides physical dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic LX3 has proportions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F900EXR and Panasonic LX3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR and the LX3.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic LX3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F900EXR and LX3 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic LX3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic LX3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The picture below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F900EXR and LX3.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F900EXR due to its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Fujifilm F900EXR will render more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm F900EXR is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic LX3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic LX3 Portrait photography highlights
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resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2")
39
focusing manually
supports RAW formats
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm F900EXR
Street photography with Panasonic LX3
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average (232 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2")
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
heavier than others (265g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Sports photography details
Panasonic LX3 Sports photography details
55
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2")
not so great battery life (260 per charge)
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Travel photography info
Panasonic LX3 Travel photography info
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lighter than average (232g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (260 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (265 grams)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F900EXR
Landscape photography with Panasonic LX3
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fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2")
not so great battery life (260 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
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focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LX3 as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (232g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
30
quite wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
heavier than others (265g)
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic LX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F900EXR and Panasonic LX3
 Fujifilm FinePix F900EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-30 2008-11-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR II -
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 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-60mm (2.5x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 4.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 8.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 232 gr (0.51 pounds) 265 gr (0.58 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 39
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 94
Other
Battery life 260 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $380 $449