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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs

Fujifilm F660EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 217g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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
  • Released July 2011
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic LS5 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm F660EXR versus Panasonic LS5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") and LS5 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F660EXR was announced 6 months after the LS5 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm F660EXR grades versus the LS5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F660EXR over the Panasonic LS5

 Fujifilm F660EXR LS5 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Fujifilm F660EXR

 LS5 Fujifilm F660EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F660EXR and Panasonic LS5

 Fujifilm F660EXR LS5 
ReleasedJanuary 2012July 2011Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F660EXR enjoys outside dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LS5 has proportions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

See the Fujifilm F660EXR versus Panasonic LS5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F660EXR and the LS5.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F660EXR and LS5 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The pic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F660EXR and LS5.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F660EXR using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm F660EXR will give greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Portrait photography factors
Panasonic LS5 Portrait photography factors
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
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resolution is good (14MP)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Street photography info
Panasonic LS5 Street photography info
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (217g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Sports photography camera
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long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect AF
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (160 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competitors in class (217g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competition in class (126g)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (160 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Landscape photography features
Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography features
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really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery pack (160 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Vlogging details
Panasonic LS5 Vlogging details
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really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (217g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic support
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quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F660EXR and Panasonic LS5
 Fujifilm FinePix F660EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-05 2011-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m (Wide: 3.2 m/5.9in / Tele: 90 cm�1.9 m) 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 217 gr (0.48 lb) 126 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 160 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack AA
Battery model NP-50A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $230 $294