Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic LX5

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic LX5, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP60 (16MP) and LX5 (10MP) and the Fujifilm XP60 (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm XP60 was announced 19 months later than the LX5 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm XP60 scores versus the LX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix XP60 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP60 Gallery & Panasonic LX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP60 offers exterior dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Panasonic LX5 has specifications of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XP60 compared to the LX5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP60 and LX5 is 93 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP60 and LX5.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XP60 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Fujifilm XP60 will give more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP60 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.