Reasons to choose FinePix Z700EXR
Released in 2010, FinePix Z700EXR has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 12 MP effective resolution, and a 158 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Fujifilm FinePix Z700EXR
vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
VS
Sensor area
31 mm²
FinePix Z700EXR46 mm²
Lumix DMC-LX3- Area ratio
- 1.51:1
- Absolute difference
- 16 mm²
- Relative difference
- 50.5%
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
FinePix Z700EXRMetricLumix DMC-LX3
12 MPEffective pixels10.1 MP
6.4 × 4.8Sensor7.85 × 5.89
1.6 µmPixel pitch2.14 µm
2.56 µm²Pixel area4.58 µm²
39.06 MP/cm²Pixel density21.84 MP/cm²
5.41Crop factor4.41
—Maximum video—
158 gWeight229 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, SDHC, Secure Digital
Lithium-ion NP-45A battery 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 FinePix Z700EXR has the lighter body. The FinePix Z700EXR has the higher effective resolution. The FinePix Z700EXR 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.