FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Panasonic LS5

Its time to look closer at the FujiFilm Z800EXR versus Panasonic LS5, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Z800EXR (12MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the Z800EXR (1/2") and LS5 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The Z800EXR was released 12 months before the LS5 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm Z800EXR being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic LS5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Z800EXR grades versus the LS5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm Z800EXR Gallery & Panasonic LS5 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm Z800EXR comes with outside measurements of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic LS5 has proportions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm Z800EXR versus Panasonic LS5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Z800EXR compared to the LS5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z800EXR and LS5 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Z800EXR and LS5.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z800EXR because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic LS5 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older Z800EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.