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FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic LX5

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
18
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix JV200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic LX5 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 125g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JV205
Panasonic LX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
  • 271g - 110 x 65 x 43mm
  • Launched December 2011
  • Older Model is Panasonic LX3
  • Replacement is Panasonic LX7
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic LX5 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic LX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the JV200 (14MP) and LX5 (10MP) and the JV200 (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The JV200 was announced 11 months before the LX5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the JV200 matches up vs the LX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV200 over the Panasonic LX5

 JV200 LX5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the FujiFilm JV200

 LX5 JV200 
LaunchedDecember 2011January 2011Fresher by 11 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JV200 and Panasonic LX5

 JV200 LX5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic LX5 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JV200 enjoys external measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic LX5 has measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the JV200 compared to the LX5.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic LX5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JV200 and LX5 is 96 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic LX5 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic LX5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the JV200 and LX5.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The JV200 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the FujiFilm JV200 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older JV200 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic LX5 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LX5 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
41
focusing manually
supports RAW files
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Street photography info
Panasonic LX5 Street photography info
56
lighter than competitors (125g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
more heavy than competition (271g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Sports photography information
Panasonic LX5 Sports photography information
29
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Travel photography features
Panasonic LX5 Travel photography features
60
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery life (180 shots)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
59
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (271 grams)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Landscape photography features
Panasonic LX5 Landscape photography features
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megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery life (180 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
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focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic LX5 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competitors (125g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (271g)
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic LX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV200 and Panasonic LX5
 FujiFilm FinePix JV200Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix JV200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
Other name FinePix JV205 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2011-12-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.63"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.0-3.3
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 7.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 lb) 271g (0.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 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 score not tested 41
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 132
Other
Battery life 180 photos -
Type of battery AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $49 $294