Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic LX3

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm X10 versus Panasonic LX3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and the LX3 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and LX3 (1/1.63") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X10 was unveiled 3 years later than the LX3 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm X10 grades against the LX3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X10 Gallery & Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X10 has got physical measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Panasonic LX3 has dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X10 and the LX3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X10 and LX3 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X10 and LX3.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X10 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X10 will provide extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X10 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.