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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs

FujiFilm F80EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 210g - 99 x 59 x 28mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix F85EXR
Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic LS5 Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the FujiFilm F80EXR and Panasonic LS5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the F80EXR (12MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the F80EXR (1/2") and LS5 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The F80EXR was unveiled 13 months before the LS5 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the F80EXR scores versus the LS5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F80EXR over the Panasonic LS5

 F80EXR LS5 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the FujiFilm F80EXR

 LS5 F80EXR 
IntroducedJuly 2011June 2010More modern by 13 months

Common features in the FujiFilm F80EXR and Panasonic LS5

 F80EXR LS5 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F80EXR features physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Panasonic LS5 has sizing of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm F80EXR and Panasonic LS5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the F80EXR vs the LS5.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F80EXR and LS5 is 92 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The picture here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the F80EXR and LS5.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The F80EXR having a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic LS5 will provide greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged F80EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm F80EXR
Portrait photography with Panasonic LS5
21
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2")
no RAW support
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Street photography advice
Panasonic LS5 Street photography advice
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2")
no RAW support
more heavy than average (210 grams)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (126g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Sports photography factors
Panasonic LS5 Sports photography factors
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2")
no phase detect AF
32
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (160 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Travel photography information
Panasonic LS5 Travel photography information
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
long zoom (270mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (210 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
65
lighter than others (126g)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (160 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography highlights
38
pretty wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
36
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery pack (160 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Vlogging camera
27
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than average (210g)
32
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than others (126g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F80EXR and Panasonic LS5
 FujiFilm FinePix F80EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
Also referred to as FinePix F85EXR -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-06-16 2011-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-270mm (10.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 210g (0.46 pounds) 126g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 160 pictures
Type of battery - AA
Battery ID 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
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $400 $294