Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic LX3
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![Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-FinePix-XP70/Fujifilm-XP70-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 XP70 vs Panasonic LX3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
- Released January 2014
- Older Model is Fujifilm XP60
- Successor is Fujifilm XP80
(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
- Released November 2008
- Updated by Panasonic LX5
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic LX3 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm XP70 versus Panasonic LX3, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and LX3 (10MP) and the Fujifilm XP70 (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") provide different sensor size.
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The Fujifilm XP70 was launched 5 years after the LX3 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm XP70 scores against the LX3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic LX3 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix XP70 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm XP70 Gallery and Panasonic LX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Panasonic LX3
Fujifilm XP70 | LX3 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | November 2008 | More modern by 63 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Fujifilm XP70
LX3 | Fujifilm XP70 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Panasonic LX3
Fujifilm XP70 | LX3 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic LX3 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP70 offers exterior measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX3 has proportions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm XP70 versus Panasonic LX3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 and the LX3.
![Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic LX3 size comparison Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic LX3 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-XP70-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LX3-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP70 and LX3 is 93 and 91 respectively.
![Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic LX3 top view buttons comparison Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic LX3 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-XP70-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LX3-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic LX3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP70 and LX3.
As you can plainly see, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XP70 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Fujifilm XP70 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XP70 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic LX3 sensor size comparison Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic LX3 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-XP70-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LX3-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-XP70-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 XP70 vs Panasonic LX3 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix XP70 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2014-01-06 | 2008-11-04 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.63" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 44.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-60mm (2.5x) |
Max aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | f/2.0-2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 9cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 8.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 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 format | H.264 | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 179g (0.39 lbs) | 265g (0.58 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 210 pictures | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-45S | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $199 | $449 |