Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic LX5

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic LX5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and LX5 (10MP) and the Fujifilm T550 (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") have different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm T550 was launched 13 months later than the LX5 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm T550 scores versus the LX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix T550 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm T550 Gallery and Panasonic LX5 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm T550 has external measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 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).

Analyze the Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic LX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm T550 against the LX5.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T550 and LX5 is 95 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T550 and LX5.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm T550 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Fujifilm T550 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm T550 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.