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FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
19
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix XP10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs

FujiFilm XP10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 64 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix XP11
  • Updated by Fujifilm XP30
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
  • Launched July 2011
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic LS5 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the FujiFilm XP10 and Panasonic LS5, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the XP10 (12MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The XP10 was introduced 17 months prior to the LS5 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the XP10 scores vs the LS5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Panasonic LS5

 XP10 LS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the FujiFilm XP10

 LS5 XP10 
LaunchedJuly 2011February 2010More recent by 17 months

Common features in the FujiFilm XP10 and Panasonic LS5

 XP10 LS5 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm XP10 offers outer dimensions of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic LS5 has specifications of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm XP10 and Panasonic LS5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the XP10 against the LS5.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the XP10 and LS5 is 95 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the XP10 and LS5.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic LS5 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older XP10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic LS5 Portrait photography factors
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm XP10
Street photography with Panasonic LS5
59
environment proofing
lighter than average (135 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (126g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm XP10
Sports photography with Panasonic LS5
29
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (160 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Travel photography features
Panasonic LS5 Travel photography features
59
lighter than average (135g)
environment proofing
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
65
lighter than competition in class (126g)
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery (160 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Landscape photography information
Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography information
27
environment proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
36
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery (160 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Vlogging features
Panasonic LS5 Vlogging features
25
lighter than average (135 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
32
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (126g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm XP10 and Panasonic LS5
 FujiFilm FinePix XP10Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix XP10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
Alternate name FinePix XP11 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2011-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 9cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lb) 126 grams (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 64 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 160 pictures
Battery type - AA
Battery model NP-45A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $175 $294