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FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic LX5

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX350 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic LX5 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JX355
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
  • Revealed December 2011
  • Previous Model is Panasonic LX3
  • Refreshed by Panasonic LX7
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic LX5 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the FujiFilm JX350 versus Panasonic LX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the JX350 (16MP) and LX5 (10MP) and the JX350 (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") possess different sensor size.

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The JX350 was unveiled 11 months before the LX5 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the JX350 scores versus the LX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX350 over the Panasonic LX5

 JX350 LX5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the FujiFilm JX350

 LX5 JX350 
RevealedDecember 2011January 2011Newer by 11 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JX350 and Panasonic LX5

 JX350 LX5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic LX5 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm JX350 enjoys external measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and 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).

Take a look at the FujiFilm JX350 versus Panasonic LX5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the JX350 compared to the LX5.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic LX5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JX350 and LX5 is 95 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic LX5 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic LX5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The image below will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the JX350 and LX5.

As you can tell, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The JX350 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the FujiFilm JX350 will offer you greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged JX350 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic LX5 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic LX5 Portrait photography factors
29
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
41
manual focus
saves RAW formats
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Street photography info
Panasonic LX5 Street photography info
55
lighter than competition in class (130g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
small sensor (1/1.63")
more heavy than competitors in class (271g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic LX5 Sports photography highlights
31
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.63")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Travel photography details
Panasonic LX5 Travel photography details
65
lighter than competition in class (130g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
59
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (271g)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Landscape photography features
Panasonic LX5 Landscape photography features
33
fairly wide (28mm)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery power (180 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
52
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.63")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Vlogging information
Panasonic LX5 Vlogging information
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
29
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (271 grams)
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic LX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX350 and Panasonic LX5
 FujiFilm FinePix JX350Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX350 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
Also referred to as FinePix JX355 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/2.0-3.3
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1800 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 7.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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 (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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lbs) 271 grams (0.60 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 life 180 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $200 $294