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FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX350 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix JX355
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 JX350 vs Panasonic LS5 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic LS5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the JX350 (16MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JX350 was manufactured 6 months earlier than the LS5 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the JX350 scores versus the LS5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX350 over the Panasonic LS5

 JX350 LS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the FujiFilm JX350

 LS5 JX350 

Common features in the FujiFilm JX350 and Panasonic LS5

 JX350 LS5 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2011Same age
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JX350 provides exterior measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Panasonic LS5 has sizing of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic LS5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the JX350 versus the LS5.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the JX350 and LS5 is 95 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the JX350 and LS5.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the FujiFilm JX350 to render greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JX350
Portrait photography with Panasonic LS5
29
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JX350
Street photography with Panasonic LS5
55
lighter than competition (130 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Sports photography info
Panasonic LS5 Sports photography info
31
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (160 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Travel photography features
Panasonic LS5 Travel photography features
65
lighter than competition (130g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery life (180 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
65
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (160 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Landscape photography features
Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography features
33
relatively wide (28mm)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery life (180 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
36
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery pack (160 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Vlogging factors
Panasonic LS5 Vlogging factors
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (130g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
32
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX350 and Panasonic LS5
 FujiFilm FinePix JX350Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX350 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
Also called as FinePix JX355 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2011-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3440 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/2.8-6.5
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1800s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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 130g (0.29 pounds) 126g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 180 shots 160 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model NP-45A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $200 $294