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Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic LX3

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52
Fujifilm X30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic LX3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Launched August 2014
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X20
Panasonic LX3
(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
  • Launched November 2008
  • Updated by Panasonic LX5
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Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic LX3 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic LX3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the LX3 (10MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and LX3 (1/1.63") come with different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X30 was announced 5 years later than the LX3 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm X30 matches up vs the LX3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Panasonic LX3

 Fujifilm X30 LX3 
LaunchedAugust 2014November 2008Fresher by 71 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Fujifilm X30

 LX3 Fujifilm X30 

Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic LX3

 Fujifilm X30 LX3 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic LX3 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X30 offers external measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX3 has measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic LX3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X30 compared to the LX3.

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic LX3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X30 and LX3 is 80 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic LX3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic LX3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X30 and LX3.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X30 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm X30 will render greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X30 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic LX3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic LX3 Portrait photography factors
47
focusing manually
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
40
you can focus manually
supports RAW files
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Street photography details
Panasonic LX3 Street photography details
64
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor size (2/3")
more heavy than average in class (423g)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
more heavy than competitors (265g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X30
Sports photography with Panasonic LX3
52
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery life (470 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Travel photography info
Panasonic LX3 Travel photography info
62
great battery life (470 CIPA)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average in class (423g)
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
60
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (265g)
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Landscape photography info
Panasonic LX3 Landscape photography info
58
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (470 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
52
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LX3 as a Vlogging camera
34
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than average in class (423g)
30
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (265 grams)
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Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic LX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic LX3
 Fujifilm X30Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-08-26 2008-11-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/1.63"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-60mm (2.5x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 4.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.65x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 8.30 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 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 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 423 grams (0.93 pounds) 265 grams (0.58 pounds)
Dimensions 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 470 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $499 $449