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Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic LX5

Portability
61 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 front
Portability
88 Imaging
35 Features
44 Overall
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic LX5 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2014
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
  • Introduced December 2011
  • Succeeded the Panasonic LX3
  • Newer Model is Panasonic LX7
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic LX5 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic LX5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and LX5 (10MP) and the Fujifilm S9400W (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") offer different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm S9400W was launched 2 years after the LX5 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic LX5 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm S9400W grades against the LX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Panasonic LX5

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S9400W LX5 
IntroducedJanuary 2014December 2011Newer by 26 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Fujifilm S9400W

		

		

			
 LX5 Fujifilm S9400W 
Manual focus  Dial accurate focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Panasonic LX5

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S9400W LX5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen  Lack of Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic LX5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S9400W has got external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Panasonic LX5 has sizing of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
See the Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic LX5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W vs the LX5.
Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic LX5 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9400W and LX5 is 61 and 88 respectively.
Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic LX5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic LX5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S9400W and LX5.
As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S9400W due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Fujifilm S9400W will provide more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S9400W provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic LX5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Fujifilm S9400W as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic LX5 as a Portrait photography camera
37
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 features face detection focusing
 lack of manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
41
 has manual focus
 delivers RAW files
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 tiny sensor (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Fujifilm S9400W
Street photography with Panasonic LX5
41
 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
59
 image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor (1/1.63")
 heavier than others in class (271g)
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm S9400W Sports photography info
Panasonic LX5 Sports photography info
55
 long zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 good battery power (500 CIPA)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
27
 image stabilization (Optical)
 low fps (3.0 frames/s)
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 tiny sensor (1/1.63")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm S9400W Travel photography info
Panasonic LX5 Travel photography info
54
 good battery power (500 per charge)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 built-in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 long zoom (1200mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
59
 has built in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 great maximum aperture (f2.0)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 heavier than others in class (271g)
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
 Fujifilm S9400W as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic LX5 as a Landscape photography camera
44
 really wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 good battery power (500 CIPA)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse mode
52
 has manual focus
 decently wide (24mm)
 great maximum aperture (f2.0)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 tiny sensor (1/1.63")
 missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm S9400W Vlogging advice
Panasonic LX5 Vlogging advice
26
 really wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of external mic support
 heavier than competition in class (670g)
29
 decently wide (24mm)
 great maximum aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing external mic support
 heavier than others in class (271 grams)
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic LX5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9400W and Panasonic LX5
 Fujifilm FinePix S9400WPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S9400W Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-01-06 2011-12-15
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.63"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.0-3.3
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 201k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 7.00 m 7.20 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 670 gr (1.48 pounds) 271 gr (0.60 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 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 500 pictures -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $330 $294