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Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic LX5

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix A150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic LX5 Key Specs

Fujifilm A150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2009
Panasonic LX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
  • 271g - 110 x 65 x 43mm
  • Introduced December 2011
  • Older Model is Panasonic LX3
  • Replacement is Panasonic LX7
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Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic LX5 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Fujifilm A150 and Panasonic LX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm A150 (10MP) and the LX5 (10MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm A150 (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm A150 was launched 3 years prior to the LX5 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm A150 matches up against the LX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A150 over the Panasonic LX5

 Fujifilm A150 LX5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Fujifilm A150

 LX5 Fujifilm A150 
IntroducedDecember 2011February 2009Fresher by 34 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm A150 and Panasonic LX5

 Fujifilm A150 LX5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic LX5 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm A150 provides outer dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX5 has proportions of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm A150 and Panasonic LX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm A150 versus the LX5.

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic LX5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A150 and LX5 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic LX5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic LX5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm A150 and LX5.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm A150 has the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder. The older Fujifilm A150 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic LX5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A150 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LX5 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
41
manual focus
exports RAW formats
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Street photography advice
Panasonic LX5 Street photography advice
54
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
heavier than average (271 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A150 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LX5 as a Sports photography camera
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Travel photography information
Panasonic LX5 Travel photography information
56
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
59
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (271 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A150 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LX5 as a Landscape photography camera
27
nice screen size (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
52
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Vlogging factors
Panasonic LX5 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic support
29
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
heavier than average (271g)
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Fujifilm A150 vs Panasonic LX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A150 and Panasonic LX5
 Fujifilm FinePix A150Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-04 2011-12-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 area 28.1mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.0-3.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 7.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 gr (0.29 pounds) 271 gr (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $130 $294