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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP70
(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
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Older Model is Fujifilm XP60
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP80
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 XP70 vs Panasonic LS5 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm XP70 versus Panasonic LS5, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP70 was unveiled 2 years after the LS5 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm XP70 scores vs the LS5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Panasonic LS5

 Fujifilm XP70 LS5 
ReleasedJanuary 2014July 2011More modern by 30 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Fujifilm XP70

 LS5 Fujifilm XP70 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Panasonic LS5

 Fujifilm XP70 LS5 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP70 provides outside dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic LS5 has measurements of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm XP70 versus Panasonic LS5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 compared to the LS5.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP70 and LS5 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP70 and LS5.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm XP70 to resolve greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XP70 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic LS5 Portrait photography highlights
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
good resolution (14MP)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Sports photography advice
Panasonic LS5 Sports photography advice
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (210 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (160 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Travel photography features
Panasonic LS5 Travel photography features
65
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery (210 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
64
lighter than others in class (126g)
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery life (160 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP70
Landscape photography with Panasonic LS5
40
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery (210 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
36
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery life (160 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Vlogging features
Panasonic LS5 Vlogging features
33
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
32
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (126g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Panasonic LS5
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-01-06 2011-07-21
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 9cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 grams (0.39 lbs) 126 grams (0.28 lbs)
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 Overall 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 210 photographs 160 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NP-45S 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $199 $294