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Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Released 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 S4500 vs Panasonic LS5 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm S4500 and Panasonic LS5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4500 was unveiled 6 months later than the LS5 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic LS5 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm S4500 matches up versus the LS5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Panasonic LS5

 Fujifilm S4500 LS5 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Fujifilm S4500

 LS5 Fujifilm S4500 

Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Panasonic LS5

 Fujifilm S4500 LS5 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2011Same age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S4500 enjoys exterior dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) and the Panasonic LS5 has dimensions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S4500 and Panasonic LS5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 against the LS5.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4500 and LS5 is 67 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S4500 and LS5.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you may want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic LS5 Portrait photography highlights
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decent megapixels (14MP)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Street photography details
Panasonic LS5 Street photography details
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than average in class (543 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S4500
Sports photography with Panasonic LS5
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amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (160 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S4500
Travel photography with Panasonic LS5
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (543g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than others in class (126g)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery (160 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Landscape photography details
Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography details
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pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery (160 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic LS5 Vlogging highlights
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pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (543g)
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really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (126g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4500 and Panasonic LS5
 Fujifilm FinePix S4500Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-05 2011-07-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) 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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 543 gr (1.20 lbs) 126 gr (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 300 pictures 160 pictures
Form of battery AA AA
Battery ID 4 x AA 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 Single Single
Launch price $230 $294