FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Panasonic LX5

Its time to look a little more in depth at the FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Panasonic LX5, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Z800EXR (12MP) and the LX5 (10MP) is very comparable but the Z800EXR (1/2") and LX5 (1/1.63") use different sensor measurements.

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The Z800EXR was announced 17 months before the LX5 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm Z800EXR being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic LX5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Z800EXR scores against the LX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm Z800EXR Gallery and Panasonic LX5 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm Z800EXR features external measurements of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic LX5 has sizing of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Panasonic LX5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Z800EXR versus the LX5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Z800EXR and LX5 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z800EXR and LX5.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z800EXR using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the FujiFilm Z800EXR will produce more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older Z800EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.