Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic LX5

Following is a complete overview of the Fujifilm F900EXR versus Panasonic LX5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and LX5 (10MP) and the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and LX5 (1/1.63") provide different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F900EXR was launched 14 months after the LX5 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm F900EXR grades versus the LX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F900EXR Gallery and Panasonic LX5 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F900EXR offers outer measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic LX5 has measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm F900EXR versus Panasonic LX5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR versus the LX5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F900EXR and LX5 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F900EXR and LX5.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F900EXR due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Fujifilm F900EXR will render extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm F900EXR should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.