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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs

Fujifilm F800EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Older Model is Fujifilm F770EXR
  • Replacement is Fujifilm F900EXR
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
  • Launched July 2011
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic LS5 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm F800EXR versus Panasonic LS5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and LS5 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was announced 13 months later than the LS5 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm F800EXR matches up versus the LS5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Panasonic LS5

 Fujifilm F800EXR LS5 
LaunchedJuly 2012July 2011Fresher by 13 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Fujifilm F800EXR

 LS5 Fujifilm F800EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Panasonic LS5

 Fujifilm F800EXR LS5 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F800EXR enjoys external measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic LS5 has sizing of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm F800EXR versus Panasonic LS5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR compared to the LS5.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F800EXR and LS5 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F800EXR and LS5.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F800EXR using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm F800EXR will offer more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm F800EXR will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Portrait photography factors
Panasonic LS5 Portrait photography factors
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW files
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2")
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sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Street photography information
Panasonic LS5 Street photography information
68
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
lighter than average in class (232g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2")
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Sports photography details
Panasonic LS5 Sports photography details
52
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect AF
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (160 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F800EXR
Travel photography with Panasonic LS5
68
lighter than average in class (232g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
65
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (160 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Landscape photography information
Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography information
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rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
36
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery life (160 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Vlogging factors
Panasonic LS5 Vlogging factors
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rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (232 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
32
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than others in class (126g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F800EXR and Panasonic LS5
 Fujifilm FinePix F800EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-07-25 2011-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias 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 pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 232g (0.51 lb) 126g (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 143 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 160 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $330 $294