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Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic LX3

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
31
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
40
Overall
35

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic LX3 Key Specs

Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS18
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
  • Revealed November 2008
  • Newer Model is Panasonic LX5
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Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic LX3 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic LX3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are created by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the FH5 (16MP) and LX3 (10MP) and the FH5 (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") provide different sensor sizing.

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The FH5 was launched 2 years after the LX3 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FH5 matches up versus the LX3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Panasonic LX3

 FH5 LX3 
RevealedJanuary 2011November 2008More modern by 27 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Panasonic FH5

 LX3 FH5 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Panasonic LX3

 FH5 LX3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic LX3 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH5 features outer dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic LX3 has measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

See the Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic LX3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the FH5 and the LX3.

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic LX3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH5 and LX3 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic LX3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic LX3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FH5 and LX3.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FH5 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Panasonic FH5 will render more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger FH5 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic LX3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic LX3 Portrait photography highlights
34
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
39
manual focus
delivers RAW files
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Street photography info
Panasonic LX3 Street photography info
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
heavier than others in class (265 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH5 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LX3 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH5 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LX3 as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than average in class (121g)
features touch focus
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
60
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (265 grams)
low MP (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH5
Landscape photography with Panasonic LX3
38
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
52
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Vlogging factors
Panasonic LX3 Vlogging factors
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
30
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
heavier than others in class (265g)
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Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic LX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH5 and Panasonic LX3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS18 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2008-11-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.63"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-60mm (2.5x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 4.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.30 m 8.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121g (0.27 lb) 265g (0.58 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 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 260 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $169 $449