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Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix XP200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 232g - 116 x 71 x 30mm
  • Released March 2013
Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Released July 2011
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Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic LS5 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm XP200 versus Panasonic LS5, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP200 (16MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP200 was brought out 21 months after the LS5 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm XP200 scores vs the LS5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP200 over the Panasonic LS5

 Fujifilm XP200 LS5 
ReleasedMarch 2013July 2011Newer by 21 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Fujifilm XP200

 LS5 Fujifilm XP200 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP200 and Panasonic LS5

 Fujifilm XP200 LS5 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP200 features physical measurements of 116mm x 71mm x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic LS5 has specifications of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XP200 versus Panasonic LS5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XP200 and the LS5.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP200 and LS5 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The image underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP200 and LS5.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Fujifilm XP200 to give you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XP200 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Portrait photography camera
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Sports photography factors
Panasonic LS5 Sports photography factors
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
32
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (160 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Travel photography factors
Panasonic LS5 Travel photography factors
66
weather sealing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
65
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (160 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Landscape photography features
Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography features
45
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
36
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery power (160 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Vlogging information
Panasonic LS5 Vlogging information
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
32
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (126g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP200 and Panasonic LS5
 Fujifilm FinePix XP200Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-03-22 2011-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.8-6.5
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 232 gr (0.51 lb) 126 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 71 x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos 160 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NP-50A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, delay, Group Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $250 $294