Reasons to choose Exilim EX-FH150
Released in 2010, Exilim EX-FH150 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 10.1 MP effective resolution, and a 145 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Casio Exilim EX-FH150
vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
Exilim EX-FH15046 mm²
Lumix DMC-LX3- Area ratio
- 1.62:1
- Absolute difference
- 18 mm²
- Relative difference
- 62.5%
The Lumix DMC-LX3 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Exilim EX-FH150MetricLumix DMC-LX3
10.1 MPEffective pixels10.1 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor7.85 × 5.89
1.68 µmPixel pitch2.14 µm
2.82 µm²Pixel area4.58 µm²
35.49 MP/cm²Pixel density21.84 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor4.41
—Maximum video—
145 gWeight229 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, SDHC, Secure Digital
Li-Ion Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Lumix DMC-LX3 has the larger sensor area. The Exilim EX-FH150 has the lighter body. The Exilim EX-FH150 and Lumix DMC-LX3 have the same effective resolution. The Exilim EX-FH150 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-LX3
Released in 2008, Lumix DMC-LX3 has about 46 mm² of sensor area, 10.1 MP effective resolution, and a 229 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.