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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs

Fujifilm F900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm F800EXR
Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic LS5 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm F900EXR versus Panasonic LS5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and LS5 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F900EXR was introduced 19 months after the LS5 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm F900EXR grades versus the LS5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Panasonic LS5

 Fujifilm F900EXR LS5 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2011Newer by 19 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Fujifilm F900EXR

 LS5 Fujifilm F900EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Panasonic LS5

 Fujifilm F900EXR LS5 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F900EXR provides external measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LS5 has sizing of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm F900EXR versus Panasonic LS5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR vs the LS5.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F900EXR and LS5 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F900EXR and LS5.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F900EXR with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm F900EXR will offer greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm F900EXR should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Portrait photography camera
44
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2")
33
MP count good (14MP)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Street photography info
Panasonic LS5 Street photography info
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors (232g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2")
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (126g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Sports photography info
Panasonic LS5 Sports photography info
55
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2")
not so great battery pack (260 per charge)
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (160 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competitors (232 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (260 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
lighter than others (126g)
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (160 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Landscape photography features
Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography features
47
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports RAW files
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2")
not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
36
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery power (160 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Vlogging factors
Panasonic LS5 Vlogging factors
34
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (232 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have microphone jack
32
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than others (126 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F900EXR and Panasonic LS5
 Fujifilm FinePix F900EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-30 2011-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR II -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 232g (0.51 lbs) 126g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photographs 160 photographs
Type 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $380 $294