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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs

Fujifilm A170
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
  • Released July 2009
Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic LS5 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm A170 versus Panasonic LS5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and LS5 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was revealed 24 months before the LS5 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm A170 scores vs the LS5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Panasonic LS5

 Fujifilm A170 LS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Fujifilm A170

 LS5 Fujifilm A170 
RevealedJuly 2011July 2009Fresher by 24 months

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Panasonic LS5

 Fujifilm A170 LS5 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm A170 enjoys outside dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic LS5 has measurements of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm A170 and the LS5.

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A170 and LS5 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The photograph here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm A170 and LS5.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic LS5 to offer extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A170 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic LS5 Portrait photography advice
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm A170
Street photography with Panasonic LS5
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (126g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm A170
Sports photography with Panasonic LS5
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (160 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
lighter than others (126 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (160 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography information
Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography information
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
36
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery pack (160 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm A170
Vlogging with Panasonic LS5
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than others (126g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Panasonic LS5
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A170 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-22 2011-07-21
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3664 x 2748 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 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 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 140 grams (0.31 pounds) 126 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 160 pictures
Style of battery - AA
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $80 $294