Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic LX5
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic LX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump 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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
- 271g - 110 x 65 x 43mm
- Introduced December 2011
- Older Model is Panasonic LX3
- Renewed by Panasonic LX7
Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic LX5 Overview
In this write-up, we are comparing the Fujifilm S4500 versus Panasonic LX5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and LX5 (10MP) and the Fujifilm S4500 (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") feature totally different sensor dimensions.
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe Fujifilm S4500 was manufactured around the same time to the LX5 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic LX5 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm S4500 grades against the LX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic LX5 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S4500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S4500 Gallery and Panasonic LX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Panasonic LX5
Fujifilm S4500 | LX5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Fujifilm S4500
LX5 | Fujifilm S4500 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Panasonic LX5
Fujifilm S4500 | LX5 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | December 2011 | Similar generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic LX5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S4500 features outside dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX5 has dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm S4500 versus Panasonic LX5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 against the LX5.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4500 and LX5 is 67 and 88 respectively.
Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic LX5 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S4500 and LX5.
As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S4500 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Fujifilm S4500 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively.
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic LX5 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S4500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-01-05 | 2011-12-15 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.63" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 44.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing 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 | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-90mm (3.8x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.0-3.3 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) | 7.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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 (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 data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 543 gr (1.20 pounds) | 271 gr (0.60 pounds) |
Dimensions | 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") | 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 41 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 19.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.8 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 132 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 shots | - |
Form of battery | AA | - |
Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $230 | $294 |