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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic LX3

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic LX3 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Revealed July 2009
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
  • Released November 2008
  • Successor is Panasonic LX5
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic LX3 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Fujifilm Z35 versus Panasonic LX3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and the LX3 (10MP) is very close but the Fujifilm Z35 (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") provide different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm Z35 was launched 9 months after the LX3 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z35 scores vs the LX3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Panasonic LX3

 Fujifilm Z35 LX3 
ReleasedJuly 2009November 2008More modern by 9 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Fujifilm Z35

 LX3 Fujifilm Z35 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Panasonic LX3

 Fujifilm Z35 LX3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic LX3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z35 features physical measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX3 has sizing 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 Z35 versus Panasonic LX3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 compared to the LX3.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic LX3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z35 and LX3 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic LX3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic LX3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The image underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z35 and LX3.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same MP but different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm Z35 includes the smaller sensor which will make getting bokeh more challenging. The fresher Fujifilm Z35 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic LX3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic LX3 Portrait photography advice
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
40
focusing manually
exports RAW files
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Street photography features
Panasonic LX3 Street photography features
54
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/1.63")
heavier than competitors (265 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LX3 as a Sports photography camera
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.63")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LX3 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competitors (125g)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
60
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (265g)
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Landscape photography info
Panasonic LX3 Landscape photography info
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
52
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.63")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Vlogging details
Panasonic LX3 Vlogging details
25
lighter than competitors (125g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic socket
30
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
heavier than competitors (265 grams)
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic LX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Panasonic LX3
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2008-11-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-60mm (2.5x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focus range 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 8.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 pounds) 265g (0.58 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 39
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 94
Other
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $130 $449