Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic LX5

Following is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm XP200 versus Panasonic LX5, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP200 (16MP) and LX5 (10MP) and the Fujifilm XP200 (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") come with totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm XP200 was revealed 16 months after the LX5 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm XP200 scores versus the LX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix XP200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm XP200 Gallery and Panasonic LX5 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP200 enjoys physical measurements of 116mm x 71mm x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic LX5 has sizing of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP200 and the LX5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP200 and LX5 is 90 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The image underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP200 and LX5.

All in all, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XP200 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Fujifilm XP200 will provide greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XP200 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.