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Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched 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
  • Revealed July 2011
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic LS5 Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic LS5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was released 6 months later than the LS5 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm JX550 scores against the LS5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Panasonic LS5

 Fujifilm JX550 LS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Fujifilm JX550

 LS5 Fujifilm JX550 

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Panasonic LS5

 Fujifilm JX550 LS5 
RevealedJanuary 2012July 2011Same generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX550 has got physical measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LS5 has specifications of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic LS5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 against the LS5.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX550 and LS5 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The graphic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX550 and LS5.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Fujifilm JX550 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic LS5 Portrait photography highlights
29
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JX550
Street photography with Panasonic LS5
55
lighter than others (113 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography details
Panasonic LS5 Sports photography details
31
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (160 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JX550
Travel photography with Panasonic LS5
68
lighter than others (113 grams)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
lighter than competition (126g)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
low battery life (160 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography features
Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography features
33
decently wide (26mm)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
36
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery life (160 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging advice
Panasonic LS5 Vlogging advice
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than others (113 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
32
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than competition (126g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Panasonic LS5
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113 grams (0.25 lbs) 126 grams (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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 160 pictures
Form of battery - AA
Battery model NP-45A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $200 $294