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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic LS5 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic LS5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was launched 6 months after the LS5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm JX500 matches up vs the LS5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Panasonic LS5

 Fujifilm JX500 LS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Fujifilm JX500

 LS5 Fujifilm JX500 

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Panasonic LS5

 Fujifilm JX500 LS5 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2011Same generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX500 offers external dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and 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).

Check out the Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic LS5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 against the LS5.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX500 and LS5 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The image here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX500 and LS5.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos though you will need to consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Portrait photography camera
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good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
good MP (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography info
Panasonic LS5 Street photography info
55
lighter than others in class (113 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (126g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Sports photography camera
31
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (160 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography information
Panasonic LS5 Travel photography information
68
lighter than others in class (113 grams)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
lighter than competitors (126g)
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery pack (160 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX500
Landscape photography with Panasonic LS5
33
relatively wide (26mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
36
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery pack (160 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic LS5 Vlogging highlights
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than others in class (113 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
32
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (126g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Panasonic LS5
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-05 2011-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 113g (0.25 lbs) 126g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 160 shots
Type of battery - AA
Battery ID NP-45A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $90 $294