Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic LX3

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm XP50 and Panasonic LX3, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and LX3 (10MP) and the Fujifilm XP50 (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") have totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm XP50 was brought out 3 years after the LX3 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP50 matches up versus the LX3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix XP50 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm XP50 Gallery and Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP50 enjoys external measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic LX3 has measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm XP50 and Panasonic LX3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 versus the LX3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP50 and LX3 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The image here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP50 and LX3.

Plainly, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XP50 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm XP50 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XP50 will have a benefit in sensor tech.