Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic LX5

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Fujifilm S8400W and Panasonic LX5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and LX5 (10MP) and the Fujifilm S8400W (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") possess different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm S8400W was launched 16 months later than the LX5 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic LX5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm S8400W scores vs the LX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8400W & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8400W Gallery & Panasonic LX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8400W features exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Panasonic LX5 has specifications of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W versus the LX5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8400W and LX5 is 61 and 88 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The photograph below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8400W and LX5.

Plainly, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S8400W featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Fujifilm S8400W will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S8400W provides an advantage in sensor tech.