Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic LX5

The following is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Panasonic LX5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and the LX5 (10MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm S8100fd (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") posses different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was launched 3 years before the LX5 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8100fd scores vs the LX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery and Panasonic LX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8100fd comes with outside dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX5 has proportions of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Panasonic LX5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd vs the LX5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8100fd and LX5 is 75 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The image here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8100fd and LX5.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S8100fd uses the tinier sensor which should make obtaining bokeh trickier. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.