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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic LX5

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic LX5 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
  • Launched July 2009
  • Additionally Known as FinePix F75EXR
Panasonic LX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
  • 271g - 110 x 65 x 43mm
  • Introduced December 2011
  • Replaced the Panasonic LX3
  • New Model is Panasonic LX7
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic LX5 Overview

Let's look more closely at the FujiFilm F70EXR and Panasonic LX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the F70EXR (10MP) and the LX5 (10MP) is very similar but the F70EXR (1/2") and LX5 (1/1.63") posses different sensor sizes.

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The F70EXR was introduced 3 years before the LX5 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the F70EXR grades versus the LX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Panasonic LX5

 F70EXR LX5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the FujiFilm F70EXR

 LX5 F70EXR 
IntroducedDecember 2011July 2009Newer by 29 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm F70EXR and Panasonic LX5

 F70EXR LX5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic LX5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm F70EXR enjoys physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic LX5 has specifications of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

See the FujiFilm F70EXR and Panasonic LX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the F70EXR and the LX5.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic LX5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F70EXR and LX5 is 93 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic LX5 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic LX5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the F70EXR and LX5.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The F70EXR includes the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging. The more aged F70EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic LX5 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Portrait photography details
Panasonic LX5 Portrait photography details
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lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lacks RAW format
41
has manual focus
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Street photography advice
Panasonic LX5 Street photography advice
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lacks RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
more heavy than competition (271 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Sports photography features
Panasonic LX5 Sports photography features
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lacks phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LX5 as a Travel photography camera
60
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
very long reach (270mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
59
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (271 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Landscape photography info
Panasonic LX5 Landscape photography info
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rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
52
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm F70EXR
Vlogging with Panasonic LX5
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rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic socket
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competition (271 grams)
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic LX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F70EXR and Panasonic LX5
 FujiFilm FinePix F70EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
Also called as FinePix F75EXR -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-22 2011-12-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/1.63"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3616 x 2712 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-270mm (10.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.0-3.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 4.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 7.20 m
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 lbs) 271g (0.60 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 41
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 132
Other
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $280 $294