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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic LX5

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
10
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic LX5 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
  • Launched July 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
  • Released December 2011
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic LX3
  • Later Model is Panasonic LX7
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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic LX5 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm A170 versus Panasonic LX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the LX5 (10MP) is very close but the Fujifilm A170 (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") use different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm A170 was brought out 3 years before the LX5 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm A170 matches up vs the LX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Panasonic LX5

 Fujifilm A170 LX5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Fujifilm A170

 LX5 Fujifilm A170 
ReleasedDecember 2011July 2009More recent by 29 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Panasonic LX5

 Fujifilm A170 LX5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic LX5 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm A170 provides outside dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic LX5 has sizing of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

See the Fujifilm A170 versus Panasonic LX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm A170 versus the LX5.

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic LX5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A170 and LX5 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic LX5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic LX5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The photograph here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm A170 and LX5.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm A170 contains the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult. The older Fujifilm A170 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic LX5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic LX5 Portrait photography factors
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
41
has manual focus
saves RAW files
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Street photography info
Panasonic LX5 Street photography info
46
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/1.63")
heavier than average in class (271 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm A170
Sports photography with Panasonic LX5
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.63")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Travel photography factors
Panasonic LX5 Travel photography factors
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
59
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (271g)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic LX5 Landscape photography highlights
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
52
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.63")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Vlogging advice
Panasonic LX5 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic socket
29
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
heavier than average in class (271g)
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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic LX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Panasonic LX5
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix A170 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-22 2011-12-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3664 x 2748 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.0-3.3
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 7.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 pounds) 271 grams (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 41
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 132
Other
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
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $80 $294