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Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix XP60 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 183g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Old Model is Fujifilm XP50
  • Renewed by Fujifilm XP70
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
  • Announced July 2011
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Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic LS5 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Fujifilm XP60 versus Panasonic LS5, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP60 (16MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm XP60 was released 24 months later than the LS5 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm XP60 grades against the LS5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP60 over the Panasonic LS5

 Fujifilm XP60 LS5 
AnnouncedJune 2013July 2011More recent by 24 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Fujifilm XP60

 LS5 Fujifilm XP60 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP60 and Panasonic LS5

 Fujifilm XP60 LS5 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP60 provides external dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Panasonic LS5 has measurements of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm XP60 versus Panasonic LS5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XP60 versus the LS5.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP60 and LS5 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP60 and LS5.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Fujifilm XP60 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP60 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Portrait photography details
Panasonic LS5 Portrait photography details
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
good MP (14MP)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Street photography information
Panasonic LS5 Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP60
Sports photography with Panasonic LS5
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery (160 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Travel photography factors
Panasonic LS5 Travel photography factors
68
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
65
lighter than competition (126g)
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery (160 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography highlights
41
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
36
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery (160 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Vlogging info
Panasonic LS5 Vlogging info
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
32
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competition (126g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP60 and Panasonic LS5
 Fujifilm FinePix XP60Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP60 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-06-21 2011-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal 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
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 183 gr (0.40 lb) 126 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 160 photos
Battery form - AA
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $180 $294