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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
83
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X10
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X30
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
  • Launched July 2011
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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic LS5 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic LS5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and LS5 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X20 was introduced 22 months after the LS5 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm X20 scores vs the LS5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Panasonic LS5

 Fujifilm X20 LS5 
LaunchedApril 2013July 2011Newer by 22 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen sizing2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Fujifilm X20

 LS5 Fujifilm X20 

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic LS5

 Fujifilm X20 LS5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 offers exterior dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LS5 has dimensions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic LS5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X20 versus the LS5.

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X20 and LS5 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The pic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X20 and LS5.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic LS5 will render greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X20 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography info
Panasonic LS5 Portrait photography info
47
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/1,000 seconds)
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Street photography camera
58
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (2/3")
more heavy than competition in class (353 grams)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Sports photography camera
52
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
good battery (270 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
32
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (160 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Travel photography camera
61
good battery (270 CIPA)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (353g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
65
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (160 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Landscape photography camera
55
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
good battery (270 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
lack of Timelapse recording
36
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery pack (160 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Vlogging info
Panasonic LS5 Vlogging info
31
relatively wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (353g)
32
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (126g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic LS5
 Fujifilm X20Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-04-29 2011-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/1000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 353g (0.78 lb) 126g (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 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 270 photographs 160 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NP-50 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $500 $294