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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic LX5

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic LX5 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Replaced the Fujifilm XP30
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm XP60
Panasonic LX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Old Model is Panasonic LX3
  • Newer Model is Panasonic LX7
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic LX5 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic LX5, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and LX5 (10MP) and the Fujifilm XP50 (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") possess different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm XP50 was released at a similar time to the LX5 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm XP50 scores versus the LX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Panasonic LX5

 Fujifilm XP50 LX5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Fujifilm XP50

 LX5 Fujifilm XP50 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Panasonic LX5

 Fujifilm XP50 LX5 
RevealedJanuary 2012December 2011Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic LX5 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP50 enjoys exterior dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX5 has specifications of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic LX5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 against the LX5.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic LX5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP50 and LX5 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic LX5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic LX5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP50 and LX5.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XP50 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Fujifilm XP50 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic LX5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Portrait photography info
Panasonic LX5 Portrait photography info
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
41
focusing manually
saves RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Street photography highlights
Panasonic LX5 Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
heavier than others in class (271g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP50
Sports photography with Panasonic LX5
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Travel photography details
Panasonic LX5 Travel photography details
64
environment proof
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
59
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (271g)
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Landscape photography features
Panasonic LX5 Landscape photography features
39
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
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focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP50
Vlogging with Panasonic LX5
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
29
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
heavier than others in class (271g)
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic LX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Panasonic LX5
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
Category 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3072 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.0-3.3
Macro focusing distance 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 7.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 data format H.264, Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 pounds) 271g (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 41
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 132
Other
Battery life 220 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $180 $294