FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic LX5

Below is a extensive assessment of the FujiFilm T200 versus Panasonic LX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the T200 (14MP) and LX5 (10MP) and the T200 (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") provide different sensor measurements.

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The T200 was introduced 11 months earlier than the LX5 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the T200 grades versus the LX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix T200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm T200 Gallery and Panasonic LX5 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm T200 comes with exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX5 has specifications of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm T200 versus Panasonic LX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the T200 and the LX5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T200 and LX5 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The photograph below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the T200 and LX5.

All in all, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The T200 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the FujiFilm T200 will offer more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older T200 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.