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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs

FujiFilm F70EXR
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 99 x 59 x 23mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Also referred to as FinePix F75EXR
Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic LS5 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the FujiFilm F70EXR versus Panasonic LS5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the F70EXR (10MP) and LS5 (14MP) and the F70EXR (1/2") and LS5 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The F70EXR was launched 24 months before the LS5 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the F70EXR grades against the LS5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Panasonic LS5

 F70EXR LS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the FujiFilm F70EXR

 LS5 F70EXR 
RevealedJuly 2011July 2009More modern by 24 months

Common features in the FujiFilm F70EXR and Panasonic LS5

 F70EXR LS5 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm F70EXR features exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic LS5 has measurements of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm F70EXR versus Panasonic LS5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the F70EXR compared to the LS5.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the F70EXR and LS5 is 93 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The image below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the F70EXR and LS5.

As you can see, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The F70EXR due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic LS5 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged F70EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
Portrait photography with Panasonic LS5
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Street photography advice
Panasonic LS5 Street photography advice
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (126g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Sports photography camera
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
32
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (160 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Travel photography advice
Panasonic LS5 Travel photography advice
60
built-in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
great reach (270mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
65
lighter than average in class (126g)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery life (160 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Landscape photography advice
Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography advice
31
reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
36
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery life (160 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Vlogging highlights
Panasonic LS5 Vlogging highlights
28
reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic jack
32
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F70EXR and Panasonic LS5
 FujiFilm FinePix F70EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
Also called as FinePix F75EXR -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-22 2011-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3616 x 2712 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-270mm (10.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.20 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lbs) 126 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 160 images
Style of battery - AA
Battery model NP-50 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $280 $294