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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic LX5

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic LX5 Key Specs

Fujifilm F800EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Replaced the Fujifilm F770EXR
  • Later Model is Fujifilm F900EXR
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
  • Launched December 2011
  • Replaced the Panasonic LX3
  • New Model is Panasonic LX7
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic LX5 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic LX5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and LX5 (10MP) and the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and LX5 (1/1.63") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was released 8 months later than the LX5 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm F800EXR scores against the LX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Panasonic LX5

 Fujifilm F800EXR LX5 
LaunchedJuly 2012December 2011More recent by 8 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Fujifilm F800EXR

 LX5 Fujifilm F800EXR 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Panasonic LX5

 Fujifilm F800EXR LX5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic LX5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F800EXR has outside 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 LX5 has dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic LX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR versus the LX5.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic LX5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F800EXR and LX5 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic LX5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic LX5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F800EXR and LX5.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F800EXR featuring a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Fujifilm F800EXR will render more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm F800EXR will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic LX5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Portrait photography factors
Panasonic LX5 Portrait photography factors
43
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2")
41
has manual focus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LX5 as a Street photography camera
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (232 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2")
59
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
heavier than competitors (271g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Sports photography features
Panasonic LX5 Sports photography features
52
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2")
no phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F800EXR
Travel photography with Panasonic LX5
68
lighter than competition (232g)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
59
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (271g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Landscape photography advice
Panasonic LX5 Landscape photography advice
49
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
delivers RAW files
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
does not have Time Lapse mode
52
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LX5 as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (232g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
29
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
heavier than competitors (271g)
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic LX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F800EXR and Panasonic LX5
 Fujifilm FinePix F800EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-07-25 2011-12-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing 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 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.0-3.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 4.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 7.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 232 grams (0.51 lb) 271 grams (0.60 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 41 41
DXO Color Depth score 19.5 19.6
DXO Dynamic range score 10.9 10.8
DXO Low light score 143 132
Other
Battery life 300 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $330 $294