Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic LX3

Here, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic LX3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and the LX3 (10MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm Z30 (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") provide different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm Z30 was manufactured 4 months after the LX3 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm Z30 grades vs the LX3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Z30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm Z30 Gallery and Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z30 has got physical dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Panasonic LX3 has proportions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic LX3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 vs the LX3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z30 and LX3 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z30 and LX3.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm Z30 provides the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field tougher.