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Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic LX3

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic LX3 Key Specs

Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Launched July 2010
Panasonic LX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Updated by Panasonic LX5
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Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic LX3 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic FX700 and Panasonic LX3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the FX700 (14MP) and LX3 (10MP) and the FX700 (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") have different sensor sizing.

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The FX700 was unveiled 21 months after the LX3 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FX700 grades vs the LX3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Panasonic LX3

 FX700 LX3 
IntroducedJuly 2010November 2008Newer by 21 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Panasonic FX700

 LX3 FX700 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Panasonic LX3

 FX700 LX3 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic LX3 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FX700 provides outer dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic LX3 has specifications of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FX700 and Panasonic LX3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the FX700 against the LX3.

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic LX3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX700 and LX3 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic LX3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic LX3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX700 and LX3.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FX700 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic FX700 will resolve greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent FX700 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic LX3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography details
Panasonic LX3 Portrait photography details
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has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
40
you can focus manually
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LX3 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
heavier than competitors (265 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Sports photography details
Panasonic LX3 Sports photography details
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Travel photography factors
Panasonic LX3 Travel photography factors
65
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
60
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (265g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LX3 as a Landscape photography camera
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
52
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Vlogging details
Panasonic LX3 Vlogging details
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
30
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competitors (265 grams)
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Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic LX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX700 and Panasonic LX3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-07-21 2008-11-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.63"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-60mm (2.5x)
Max aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 4.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.40 m 8.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176g (0.39 lbs) 265g (0.58 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $399 $449