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Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic LX3

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic LX3 Key Specs

Panasonic FX78
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX77
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
  • Updated by Panasonic LX5
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Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic LX3 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic LX3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FX78 (12MP) and the LX3 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the FX78 (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The FX78 was launched 2 years after the LX3 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FX78 scores against the LX3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Panasonic LX3

 FX78 LX3 
RevealedJanuary 2011November 2008Newer by 28 months
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Panasonic FX78

 LX3 FX78 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX78 and Panasonic LX3

 FX78 LX3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic LX3 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX78 comes with physical measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX3 has dimensions 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 FX78 vs Panasonic LX3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the FX78 vs the LX3.

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic LX3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FX78 and LX3 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic LX3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic LX3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The pic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX78 and LX3.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FX78 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic FX78 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent FX78 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic LX3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FX78
Portrait photography with Panasonic LX3
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lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
40
has manual focus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX78 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LX3 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
more heavy than average in class (265g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Sports photography advice
Panasonic LX3 Sports photography advice
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Travel photography features
Panasonic LX3 Travel photography features
56
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (200 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
60
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (265 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic LX3 Landscape photography highlights
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really wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery power (200 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Vlogging details
Panasonic LX3 Vlogging details
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really wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
30
quite wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (265g)
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Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic LX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX78 and Panasonic LX3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
Other name Lumix DMC-FX77 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-25 2008-11-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.63"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-60mm (2.5x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-5.9 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 4.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 8.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142 grams (0.31 lb) 265 grams (0.58 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 200 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $210 $449