FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic LX5
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic LX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
- 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
- Revealed February 2010
- Other Name is FinePix JV105
(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
- Announced December 2011
- Superseded the Panasonic LX3
- Renewed by Panasonic LX7
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Let's take a deeper look at the FujiFilm JV100 versus Panasonic LX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the JV100 (12MP) and the LX5 (10MP) is fairly similar but the JV100 (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") come with different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe JV100 was announced 22 months before the LX5 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the JV100 scores against the LX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JV100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JV100 Gallery and Panasonic LX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Panasonic LX5
| JV100 | LX5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the FujiFilm JV100
| LX5 | JV100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | December 2011 | February 2010 | Fresher by 22 months | |
| Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
| Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
| Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Panasonic LX5
| JV100 | LX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
| Touch friendly display | Neither features Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic LX5 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JV100 enjoys outer measurements of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic LX5 has dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
Analyze the FujiFilm JV100 versus Panasonic LX5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the JV100 versus the LX5.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the JV100 and LX5 is 96 and 88 respectively.
FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic LX5 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The graphic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the JV100 and LX5.
All in all, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The JV100 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the FujiFilm JV100 will deliver more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older JV100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic LX5 Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix JV100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model type | FujiFilm FinePix JV100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 |
| Alternate name | FinePix JV105 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2010-02-02 | 2011-12-15 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine FHD |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.63" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 44.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 37-111mm (3.0x) | 24-90mm (3.8x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.2-4.3 | f/2.0-3.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | 7.20 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | 126 gr (0.28 lb) | 271 gr (0.60 lb) |
| Dimensions | 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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-45A | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $99 | $294 |