Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic LS5

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm F600 EXR versus Panasonic LS5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") and LS5 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F600 EXR was revealed at a similar time to the LS5 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm F600 EXR matches up against the LS5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm F600 EXR Gallery and Panasonic LS5 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F600 EXR has outside measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic LS5 has sizing of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm F600 EXR versus Panasonic LS5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm F600 EXR compared to the LS5.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and LS5 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and LS5.

As you can see, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F600 EXR having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm F600 EXR will offer greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.