Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic LX3
91 Imaging
41 Features
43 Overall
41


91 Imaging
34 Features
40 Overall
36
Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic LX3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
- Announced January 2016
- Replaced the Fujifilm XP80
(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
- Introduced November 2008
- Replacement is Panasonic LX5

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic LX3 Overview
On this page, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm XP90 versus Panasonic LX3, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) and LX3 (10MP) and the Fujifilm XP90 (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") have totally different sensor dimensions.

The Fujifilm XP90 was unveiled 7 years after the LX3 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm XP90 matches up versus the LX3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic LX3 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm XP90 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm XP90 Gallery & Panasonic LX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Panasonic LX3
Fujifilm XP90 | LX3 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Introduced | January 2016 | ![]() | November 2008 | Newer by 88 months |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Fujifilm XP90
LX3 | Fujifilm XP90 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Common features in the Fujifilm XP90 and Panasonic LX3
Fujifilm XP90 | LX3 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic LX3 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP90 provides external measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic LX3 has proportions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm XP90 versus Panasonic LX3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP90 against the LX3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP90 and LX3 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic LX3 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP90 and LX3.
Clearly, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XP90 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Fujifilm XP90 will provide you with more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP90 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic LX3 Specifications
Fujifilm XP90 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm XP90 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2016-01-15 | 2008-11-04 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.63" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 44.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-60mm (2.5x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | f/2.0-2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 9cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) | 8.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 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 | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 203 gr (0.45 pounds) | 265 gr (0.58 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") | 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 | 210 images | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-45S | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $180 | $449 |