Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic LS5
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic LS5 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery and Panasonic LS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Panasonic LS5
Fujifilm F800EXR | LS5 | |||
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Launched | July 2012 | ![]() | July 2011 | Fresher by 13 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Fujifilm F800EXR
LS5 | Fujifilm F800EXR |
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Common features in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Panasonic LS5
Fujifilm F800EXR | LS5 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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.

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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 | |
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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 |