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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic LX5

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic LX5 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Panasonic LX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
  • 271g - 110 x 65 x 43mm
  • Launched December 2011
  • Previous Model is Panasonic LX3
  • Replacement is Panasonic LX7
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic LX5 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic LX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and LX5 (10MP) and the Fujifilm JZ100 (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was introduced at a similar time to the LX5 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm JZ100 scores versus the LX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Panasonic LX5

 Fujifilm JZ100 LX5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 LX5 Fujifilm JZ100 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Panasonic LX5

 Fujifilm JZ100 LX5 
LaunchedJanuary 2012December 2011Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic LX5 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JZ100 has outside dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic LX5 has measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic LX5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 and the LX5.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic LX5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JZ100 and LX5 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic LX5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic LX5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The image below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JZ100 and LX5.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm JZ100 having a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Fujifilm JZ100 will give you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic LX5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography info
Panasonic LX5 Portrait photography info
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
41
focusing manually
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Street photography factors
Panasonic LX5 Street photography factors
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (129 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/1.63")
heavier than competition in class (271 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Sports photography with Panasonic LX5
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.63")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Travel photography factors
Panasonic LX5 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than competition (129g)
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
59
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (271g)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic LX5 Landscape photography highlights
37
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
52
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.63")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging details
Panasonic LX5 Vlogging details
31
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (129g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
29
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (271g)
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic LX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Panasonic LX5
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-05 2011-12-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.63"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/2.0-3.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 7.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 129g (0.28 lbs) 271g (0.60 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 41
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 132
Other
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $190 $294