Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic LX3

On this page, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic LX3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and LX3 (10MP) and the Fujifilm SL300 (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm SL300 was unveiled 3 years later than the LX3 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic LX3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm SL300 grades vs the LX3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix SL300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm SL300 Gallery and Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm SL300 enjoys physical measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Panasonic LX3 has dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic LX3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 and the LX3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL300 and LX3 is 67 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL300 and LX3.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm SL300 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Fujifilm SL300 will result in extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm SL300 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.