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Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic LX3

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic LX3 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 205g - 103 x 71 x 27mm
  • Introduced 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
  • Introduced November 2008
  • Successor is Panasonic LX5
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic LX3 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic LX3, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) and LX3 (10MP) and the Fujifilm XP150 (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") come with different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm XP150 was introduced 3 years later than the LX3 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm XP150 matches up versus the LX3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP150 over the Panasonic LX3

 Fujifilm XP150 LX3 
IntroducedJanuary 2012November 2008Fresher by 39 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Fujifilm XP150

 LX3 Fujifilm XP150 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP150 and Panasonic LX3

 Fujifilm XP150 LX3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic LX3 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP150 offers exterior measurements of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX3 has measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic LX3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XP150 versus the LX3.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic LX3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP150 and LX3 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic LX3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic LX3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP150 and LX3.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XP150 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Fujifilm XP150 will offer you more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP150 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic LX3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic LX3 Portrait photography highlights
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
40
has manual focus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Street photography details
Panasonic LX3 Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/1.63")
heavier than others in class (265 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LX3 as a Sports photography camera
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.63")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP150
Travel photography with Panasonic LX3
67
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
60
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (265 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LX3 as a Landscape photography camera
40
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.63")
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LX3 as a Vlogging camera
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
30
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
heavier than others in class (265g)
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic LX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP150 and Panasonic LX3
 Fujifilm FinePix XP150Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-05 2008-11-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3072 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-60mm (2.5x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focusing range 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 8.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 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 file format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lbs) 265 grams (0.58 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 71 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") 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 300 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $260 $449