Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-FX8
Released in 2005, Lumix DMC-FX8 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 5 MP effective resolution, and a 155 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX8
vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ3
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
Lumix DMC-FX815 mm²
Lumix DMC-FZ3- Area ratio
- 1.64:1
- Absolute difference
- 10 mm²
- Relative difference
- 63.8%
The Lumix DMC-FX8 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 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Lumix DMC-FX8MetricLumix DMC-FZ3
5 MPEffective pixels3 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor4.5 × 3.37
2.23 µmPixel pitch2.25 µm
4.97 µm²Pixel area5.05 µm²
20.13 MP/cm²Pixel density19.78 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor7.7
—Maximum video—
155 gWeight290 g
Secure DigitalStorageSecure Digital
Lithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable 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-FX8 has the larger sensor area. The Lumix DMC-FX8 has the lighter body. The Lumix DMC-FX8 has the higher effective resolution. The Lumix DMC-FX8 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-FZ3
Released in 2004, Lumix DMC-FZ3 has about 15 mm² of sensor area, 3 MP effective resolution, and a 290 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.