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FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic LX5

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix XP10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic LX5 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix XP11
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm XP30
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
  • Older Model is Panasonic LX3
  • Replacement is Panasonic LX7
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic LX5 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic LX5, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the XP10 (12MP) and the LX5 (10MP) is relatively similar but the XP10 (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The XP10 was launched 22 months prior to the LX5 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the XP10 scores against the LX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Panasonic LX5

 XP10 LX5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the FujiFilm XP10

 LX5 XP10 
RevealedDecember 2011February 2010Fresher by 22 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm XP10 and Panasonic LX5

 XP10 LX5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic LX5 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm XP10 enjoys exterior dimensions of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX5 has measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic LX5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the XP10 compared to the LX5.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic LX5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XP10 and LX5 is 95 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic LX5 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic LX5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The visual below should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the XP10 and LX5.

All in all, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The XP10 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the FujiFilm XP10 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older XP10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic LX5 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LX5 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
41
you can focus manually
supports RAW formats
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LX5 as a Street photography camera
60
weather sealing
lighter than competitors in class (135g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
heavier than competition (271 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Sports photography details
Panasonic LX5 Sports photography details
30
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm XP10
Travel photography with Panasonic LX5
60
lighter than competitors in class (135g)
weather sealing
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
59
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (271 grams)
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LX5 as a Landscape photography camera
27
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
52
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Vlogging factors
Panasonic LX5 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than competitors in class (135g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
29
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition (271g)
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic LX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm XP10 and Panasonic LX5
 FujiFilm FinePix XP10Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix XP10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
Also called FinePix XP11 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-02 2011-12-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.63"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Maximum aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/2.0-3.3
Macro focusing distance 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 7.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 grams (0.30 pounds) 271 grams (0.60 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 64 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $175 $294