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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic LX5

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic LX5 Key Specs

Fujifilm F660EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 217g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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
  • Old Model is Panasonic LX3
  • Renewed by Panasonic LX7
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic LX5 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic LX5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) and LX5 (10MP) and the Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") and LX5 (1/1.63") feature different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F660EXR was released within a month of the LX5 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm F660EXR matches up versus the LX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F660EXR over the Panasonic LX5

 Fujifilm F660EXR LX5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Fujifilm F660EXR

 LX5 Fujifilm F660EXR 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm F660EXR and Panasonic LX5

 Fujifilm F660EXR LX5 
IntroducedJanuary 2012December 2011Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic LX5 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F660EXR offers physical dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Panasonic LX5 has sizing of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

See the Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic LX5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm F660EXR compared to the LX5.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic LX5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F660EXR and LX5 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic LX5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic LX5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The pic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F660EXR and LX5.

All in all, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F660EXR because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Fujifilm F660EXR will show more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic LX5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Portrait photography advice
Panasonic LX5 Portrait photography advice
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MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW format
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manual focus
saves RAW formats
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LX5 as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (217 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
heavier than competition (271g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Sports photography information
Panasonic LX5 Sports photography information
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amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Travel photography info
Panasonic LX5 Travel photography info
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lighter than others (217g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (271 grams)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Landscape photography details
Panasonic LX5 Landscape photography details
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pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm F660EXR
Vlogging with Panasonic LX5
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pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (217 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
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decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition (271 grams)
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic LX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F660EXR and Panasonic LX5
 Fujifilm FinePix F660EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-05 2011-12-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/1.63"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.0-3.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 4.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m (Wide: 3.2 m/5.9in / Tele: 90 cm�1.9 m) 7.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 217 grams (0.48 lb) 271 grams (0.60 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 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
Battery life 300 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $230 $294