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Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic LX3

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41
Fujifilm XP90 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic LX3 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP90
(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
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
  • Introduced November 2008
  • Replacement is Panasonic LX5
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Panasonic LX3

 Fujifilm XP90 LX3 
IntroducedJanuary 2016November 2008Newer by 88 months
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper 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 typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic LX3 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LX3 as a Portrait photography camera
36
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
40
focusing manually
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP90
Street photography with Panasonic LX3
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
more heavy than others in class (265 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP90
Sports photography with Panasonic LX3
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP90
Travel photography with Panasonic LX3
67
weather proof
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
60
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (265g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic LX3 Landscape photography factors
46
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery (210 shots)
52
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Vlogging details
Panasonic LX3 Vlogging details
33
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
30
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (265g)
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic LX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP90 and Panasonic LX3
 Fujifilm XP90Panasonic 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