Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic LX5

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic LX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and LX5 (10MP) and the Fujifilm JX370 (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") boast different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm JX370 was released 4 months earlier than the LX5 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm JX370 grades versus the LX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix JX370 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JX370 Gallery & Panasonic LX5 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX370 has exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX5 has measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 and the LX5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX370 and LX5 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX370 and LX5.

All in all, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm JX370 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm JX370 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.