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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic LX3

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic LX3 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic FZ100
  • Successor is Panasonic FZ300
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
  • Revealed November 2008
  • Replacement is Panasonic LX5
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic LX3 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Panasonic FZ200 versus Panasonic LX3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ200 (12MP) and the LX3 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the FZ200 (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The FZ200 was brought out 3 years after the LX3 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic LX3 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FZ200 grades vs the LX3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Panasonic LX3

 FZ200 LX3 
RevealedJuly 2012November 2008More modern by 46 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Panasonic FZ200

 LX3 FZ200 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic LX3

 FZ200 LX3 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic LX3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ200 has got outside measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst 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).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ200 versus Panasonic LX3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the FZ200 against the LX3.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic LX3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ200 and LX3 is 65 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic LX3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic LX3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The image here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ200 and LX3.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FZ200 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Panasonic FZ200 will provide greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher FZ200 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic LX3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic LX3 Portrait photography advice
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has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.63")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Street photography details
Panasonic LX3 Street photography details
57
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (588 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/1.63")
heavier than competitors in class (265g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography features
Panasonic LX3 Sports photography features
46
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery (540 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.63")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography details
Panasonic LX3 Travel photography details
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better than average battery (540 shots)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (588 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (265 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography information
Panasonic LX3 Landscape photography information
48
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (540 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
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you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.63")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LX3 as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone jack
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition (588g)
30
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
heavier than competitors in class (265 grams)
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic LX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic LX3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-07-18 2008-11-04
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine VII FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.63"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 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
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-60mm (2.5x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,312 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.50 m 8.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/4000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 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 MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 588g (1.30 pounds) 265g (0.58 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 37 39
DXO Color Depth rating 19.1 19.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 10.8
DXO Low light rating 114 94
Other
Battery life 540 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $499 $449