Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic LX5
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic LX5 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic LX5 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery & Panasonic LX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Panasonic LX5
Fujifilm F800EXR | LX5 | |||
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Launched | July 2012 | ![]() | December 2011 | More recent by 8 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Fujifilm F800EXR
LX5 | Fujifilm F800EXR | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Panasonic LX5
Fujifilm F800EXR | LX5 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Exact 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.
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.

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 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.

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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic LX5 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 | |
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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 |