Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic LX3

Below is a extended review of the Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic LX3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and LX3 (10MP) and the Fujifilm T550 (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm T550 was manufactured 4 years later than the LX3 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm T550 matches up against the LX3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix T550 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm T550 Gallery & Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm T550 features outside dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic LX3 has measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic LX3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm T550 versus the LX3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T550 and LX3 is 95 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T550 and LX3.

As you have seen, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm T550 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Fujifilm T550 will give more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm T550 will have an edge in sensor innovation.