• 1/1.63 inch 46.2mm2
  • 10.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 60.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • APS-C 372.9mm2
  • 12.3 megapixels
  • 35.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • Detailed specifications
  • Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
  • Fujifilm FinePix X100
Links
Prices:    
Manufacturer URL: Manufacturer website Manufacturer website
Fujifilm FinePix X100 webpage
Predecessor: Panasonic DMC-LX2
DMC-LX2 vs DMC-LX3
 
Successor: Panasonic LX5
DMC-LX3 vs LX5
 
General
Model Number: DMC-LX3 X100
Alternate Model Number(s):    
Camera Format: Compact Mid-Sized
Currently Manufactured: No No
Retail Price: $500.00 $1200.00
Street Price: $449.95  
Date Available: 2008-08-31 2011-03-30
Tripod Mount: Yes Yes
Weight: 9.1 oz (257 g)
includes batteries
15.9 oz (451 g)
includes batteries
Size: 4.3 x 2.3 x 1.1 in.
(109 x 60 x 27 mm)
5.0 x 2.9 x 2.1 in.
(127 x 74 x 54 mm)
Waterproof: No No
Waterproof Depth: n/a n/a
Image Sensor
Sensor Type: CCD CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:    
Effective Megapixels: 10.1 12.3
Sensor Format: 1/1.63 inch APS-C
Sensor size: 46.2365mm2 (7.85mm x 5.89mm) 372.88mm2 (23.60mm x 15.80mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch: 1.98 microns 5.50 microns
Focal Length Multiplier: n/a 1.5x
Aspect Ratio: 4:3, 16:9 3:2
Color Filter Type: RGBG RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:    
Self-Cleaning: No No
Sensor shift image stabilization: No No
On-Sensor Phase Detect: No No
DxO Sensor Score: 39 73
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): 19.6 22.9
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): 10.8 12.4
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): 94 1,001
Image Capture
Image Resolution: 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3),
3776 x 2520 (9.5 MP, 3:2),
3968 x 2232 (8.9 MP, 16:9),
3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3),
3168 x 2112 (6.7 MP, 3:2),
3328 x 1872 (6.2 MP, 16:9),
2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3),
2656 x 1768 (4.7 MP, 3:2),
2784 x 1568 (4.4 MP, 16:9),
2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3),
2112 x 1408 (3.0 MP, 3:2),
2208 x 1248 (2.8 MP, Other),
2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, Other),
1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9),
1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3),
640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3)
4288 x 2848 (12.2 MP, Other),
3072 x 2048 (6.3 MP, 3:2),
2176 x 1448 (3.2 MP, 3:2),
4288 x 2416 (10.4 MP, Other),
3072 x 1728 (5.3 MP, 16:9),
1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9),
7680 x 2160 (16.6 MP, Other),
7680 x 1440 (11.1 MP, Other),
5120 x 2160 (11.1 MP, Other),
5120 x 1440 (7.4 MP, Other)
Image File Format: JPEG (EXIF 2.21) JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 12-bit .RAF RAW, RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second: 1.9 4.7
Video Capture
Can take movies: Yes Yes
Movie Resolution: 1280x720 (24)
848x480 (30)
640x480 (30)
320x240 (30)
320x240 (10)
1280x720 (24)
Movie File Format: QuickTime Motion JPEG H.264 (MOV) with Stereo sound
Composite Video Out: Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: Yes n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder: n/a
HD Video Out: Yes Yes
HD Video Connection: Component HDMI
Lens & Optics
Lens Mount: n/a n/a
Lens: LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON Fixed Fujinon Apsherical lens; 8 elements in 6 groups, Super EBC coating
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): 24 - 60mm 35mm
Focal Length (actual): 5.1 - 12.8mm 23mm
Zoom Ratio: 2.50x 1.00x
Aperture Range: f/2.0 (wide) / f/2.8 (tele) - f/8 f/2 - f/16 (9 blade aperture diaphram with built-in 3-stop ND filter)
Integrated ND Filter: No Yes
Normal Focus Range: 50 cm to Infinity
19.7 in to Infinity
80 cm to Infinity
31.5 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range: 1 cm to Infinity
0.4 in to Infinity
10 - 200 cm
3.9 - 78.7 in
Filter Thread: n/a 49.0mm
Thread Type: n/a body threads w/ adapter
Optical Image Stabilization: Yes No
Digital Zoom: Yes Yes
Digital Zoom Values: 4x 3x digital zoom in Movie mode
Auto Focus
Auto Focus: Yes Yes
Auto Focus Type: Multi-area with face detection and tracking Contrast Detection AF: Single AF / Continuous AF/MF Distance Indicator; Area/Multi (49-point, 25-point with OVF)
Auto Focus Assist Light? Yes Yes
Manual Focus: Yes Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder: LCD Hybrid / LCD
Viewfinder Type: Optional external viewfinder Hybrid. Reverse galilean optical: 90% coverage, 0.5x magnif. EVF: 100% coverage, 0.47-inch, 1440K-dot LCD, 15mm eyepoint, -2 to +1 diopter, eye sensor
Focus Peaking: No No
EVF Resolution: n/a n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):   0.50x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):   0.75x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder: No Yes
Rear Display: Yes Yes
Rear Display Size (inches): 3.0 2.8
Rear Display Resolution: 460,000 dots 460,000 dots
Touchscreen: No No
Articulating Screen: No No
Tilt Swivel Screen: No No
Selfie Screen: No No
Max Playback Zoom: 16.0x  
Top Deck Display:
Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):   6400
Minimum ISO (native):   200
ISO Settings: Auto, High Sensitivity Auto (1600-6400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 Auto, 200-6400, expandable to 100-12800
Auto ISO Mode: No Yes
White Balance Settings: Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Flash, Halogen, Color Temperature, White Set 1, White Set 2 Auto, Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight, Warm White, Cool White), Incandescent light, Underwater, Custom, Color Temperature
Shutter Speed Range: 1/2000 - 60 sec 1/4000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode: No Yes
Exposure Compensation: +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes: Intelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot 256-zones metering, Multi / Spot / Average
Program Auto Exposure: Yes Yes
Aperture Priority: Yes Yes
Shutter Priority: Yes Yes
Full Manual Exposure: Yes Yes
Creative Exposure Modes: Portrait, Soft Skin, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High sensitivity, Starry Sky, Fireworks, Beach, Snow, Aerial photo, Hi-Speed Burst, Flash-Burst, Film Grain, Pin Hole Motion panorama, Film simulation, EXR HR/DR/SN modes
Self Timer: 2 or 10 seconds 10 or 2 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):    
High Resolution Composite: No No
Flash
Built-in Flash: Yes Yes
Flash Modes: Auto, Auto w/ Red-Eye Reduction, On, Slow-Sync w/ Red-Eye Reduction, Off Red-eye removal OFF : Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro. Red-eye removal ON : Red-eye Reduction Auto, Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro.
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): n/a 4.5
Flash Range Description: Wide: 0.8 - 8.3m; Tele: 0.3 - 5.9m (ISO Auto) ISO 1600: approx. 50cm - 9m / 1.6ft. - 29.5.ft.
Max Flash Sync:    
Flash Exposure Compensation: +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps  
External Flash Connection: Hot Shoe Hot shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:    
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types: SD / SDHC SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:    
Other Memory:    
Dual Card Slots: No No
RAW Capture Support: Yes Yes
Uncompressed Format:   12-bit .RAF RAW, RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format: QuickTime Motion JPEG H.264 (MOV) with Stereo sound
Included Memory: 50.0 MB 20.0 MB
Included Memory Type: built-in memory built-in memory
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi: No No
NFC: No
Bluetooth: No No
Built-In GPS: No No
Microphone Jack: No No
Headphone Jack: No No
External Connections: USB 2.0 High Speed USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant: Yes Yes
DPOF Compliant: Yes Yes
Remote Control: No Yes
Remote Control Type:   Mechanical shutter release cable
Connections (extended): DC Input Mini HDMI, Screw-in Mechanical Shutter Release Cable Socket
Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): 1.17 1.18
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): 1.17 1.50
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): 4 9
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):    
Camera penalizes early shutter press? Yes Yes
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): 1.9 4.7
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): 4 10
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):    
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):    
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):    
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):    
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): 0.77 seconds 0.40 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): 0.76 seconds  
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):    
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):    
Shutter Lag (manual focus): 0.280 seconds 0.231 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): 0.92 seconds 0.54 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused): 0.012 seconds 0.014 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes): Full AF, High-Speed mode: 0.61s Multi-area AF lag = 0.421s
Startup Time: 2.3 seconds 3.2 seconds
Play -> Record Time: 0.8 seconds 1.5 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power: 4.8 seconds 3.7 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): 380 shots 300 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):    
Battery Life, Video:    
Battery Form Factor: Proprietary 1 x Proprietary NP-95
Usable Battery Types: 3.7V 1150mAh Lithium Ion rechargeable Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included: 1 x proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable 1 x Proprietary NP-95 lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): Yes Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software: PHOTOfunSTUDIO Viewer 2.1E, ArcSoft MediaImpression, ArcSoft Panorama Maker, SilkyPix Developer Studio 3.0SE CD-ROM (Viewer software, Raw File Converter etc.)
OS Compatibility:   Viewer: Windows7/Vista/XP, MacOS X 10.6+
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features: Optical Image Stabilizer, Face Detection, Intelligent Auto, RAW support. 12MP APS-C sensor with EXR processor, 23mm f/2 fixed lens, hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder. Offers in-camera PROVIA, Velvia, ASTIA and monochrome filter effects. Has in-camera 3-stop ND filter. Internal microphone is stereo.