Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic LX5
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic LX5 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic LX5 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix XP150 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP150 Gallery and Panasonic LX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP150 over the Panasonic LX5
Fujifilm XP150 | LX5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Fujifilm XP150
LX5 | Fujifilm XP150 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm XP150 and Panasonic LX5
Fujifilm XP150 | LX5 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | December 2011 | Similar generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic LX5 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 | |
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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 |