Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic LX3
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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic LX3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
- 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
- Announced April 2013
- Replaced the Fujifilm X10
- Renewed by Fujifilm X30
(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
- New Model is Panasonic LX5
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Its time to look closer at the Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic LX3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the LX3 (10MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and LX3 (1/1.63") possess totally different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Fujifilm X20 was manufactured 4 years after the LX3 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm X20 scores against the LX3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Photography Glossary Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic LX3 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X20 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X20 Gallery & Panasonic LX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Panasonic LX3
| Fujifilm X20 | LX3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | April 2013 |  | November 2008 | Newer by 55 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Fujifilm X20
| LX3 | Fujifilm X20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic LX3
| Fujifilm X20 | LX3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 460k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | No Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic LX3 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X20 provides physical measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Panasonic LX3 has proportions 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 X20 vs Panasonic LX3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X20 vs the LX3.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X20 and LX3 is 83 and 91 respectively.
Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic LX3 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The picture underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X20 and LX3.
All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X20 will offer extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X20 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic LX3 Specifications
| Fujifilm X20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model type | Fujifilm X20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2013-04-29 | 2008-11-04 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | EXR Processor II | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS II | CCD |
| Sensor size | 2/3" | 1/1.63" |
| Sensor dimensions | 8.8 x 6.6mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 58.1mm² | 44.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 24-60mm (2.5x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.0-2.8 | f/2.0-2.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 4.1 | 4.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.8" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 85% | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 12.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | 8.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/1000 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | - |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 353g (0.78 pounds) | 265g (0.58 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") | 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 | 270 shots | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NP-50 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $500 | $449 |
