Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic LX3
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![Fujifilm FinePix T500 front Fujifilm FinePix T500 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-FinePix-T500/Fujifilm-T500-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LX3/Panasonic-LX3-front.jpg)
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic LX3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 0
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F) lens
- 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
- Released January 2013
(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
- Announced November 2008
- Successor is Panasonic LX5
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic LX3 Overview
Following is a extensive review of the Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic LX3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and LX3 (10MP) and the Fujifilm T500 (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") use different sensor dimensions.
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The Fujifilm T500 was brought out 4 years after the LX3 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm T500 scores vs the LX3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic LX3 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix T500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm T500 Gallery & Panasonic LX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Panasonic LX3
Fujifilm T500 | LX3 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | November 2008 | More modern by 51 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Fujifilm T500
LX3 | Fujifilm T500 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic LX3
Fujifilm T500 | LX3 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic LX3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm T500 has got exterior measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic LX3 has specifications of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic LX3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm T500 vs the LX3.
![Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic LX3 size comparison Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic LX3 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-T500-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LX3-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T500 and LX3 is 95 and 91 respectively.
![Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic LX3 top view buttons comparison Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic LX3 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-T500-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LX3-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic LX3 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T500 and LX3.
As you can see, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm T500 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Fujifilm T500 will offer you greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm T500 should have an advantage in sensor tech.
![Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic LX3 sensor size comparison Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic LX3 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-T500-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LX3-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-T500-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LX3-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic LX3 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix T500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix T500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-01-07 | 2008-11-04 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.63" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 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 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 24-60mm (2.5x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.0-2.8 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 8.30 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 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 | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | - |
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 136g (0.30 lb) | 265g (0.58 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | - | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $0 | $449 |