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Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic LX5

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic LX5 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 205g - 103 x 71 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2012
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
  • Revealed December 2011
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic LX3
  • Refreshed by Panasonic LX7
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic LX5 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic LX5, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) and LX5 (10MP) and the Fujifilm XP150 (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm XP150 was unveiled around the same time to the LX5 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP150 scores against the LX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP150 over the Panasonic LX5

 Fujifilm XP150 LX5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Fujifilm XP150

 LX5 Fujifilm XP150 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP150 and Panasonic LX5

 Fujifilm XP150 LX5 
RevealedJanuary 2012December 2011Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic LX5 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP150 provides outer dimensions of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic LX5 has measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic LX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP150 against the LX5.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic LX5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP150 and LX5 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic LX5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic LX5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The photograph below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP150 and LX5.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XP150 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Fujifilm XP150 will offer more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic LX5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP150
Portrait photography with Panasonic LX5
28
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
41
has manual focus
delivers RAW files
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Street photography advice
Panasonic LX5 Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/1.63")
more heavy than others (271g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LX5 as a Sports photography camera
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.63")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP150
Travel photography with Panasonic LX5
67
environment proof
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
59
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (271 grams)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LX5 as a Landscape photography camera
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
52
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.63")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Vlogging advice
Panasonic LX5 Vlogging advice
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
29
quite wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than others (271 grams)
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic LX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP150 and Panasonic LX5
 Fujifilm FinePix XP150Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-05 2011-12-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.63"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor 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
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3072 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
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 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.0-3.3
Macro focus range 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 7.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 pounds) 271 grams (0.60 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 71 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") 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 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $260 $294