Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic LX3

Below, we are reviewing the Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic LX3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the LX3 (10MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and LX3 (1/1.63") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was introduced 3 years later than the LX3 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm XF1 scores versus the LX3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm XF1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery and Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XF1 provides outer measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Panasonic LX3 has dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

See the Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic LX3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 compared to the LX3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XF1 and LX3 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The visual here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XF1 and LX3.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XF1 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm XF1 will give you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XF1 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.