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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic LX5

Portability
83
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic LX5 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
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X10
  • New Model is Fujifilm X30
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
  • Launched December 2011
  • Succeeded the Panasonic LX3
  • Successor is Panasonic LX7
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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic LX5 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic LX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the LX5 (10MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and LX5 (1/1.63") boast different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X20 was launched 17 months after the LX5 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X20 matches up versus the LX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Panasonic LX5

 Fujifilm X20 LX5 
LaunchedApril 2013December 2011More modern by 17 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Fujifilm X20

 LX5 Fujifilm X20 
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic LX5

 Fujifilm X20 LX5 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic LX5 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X20 features outside dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Panasonic LX5 has specifications of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic LX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X20 against the LX5.

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic LX5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X20 and LX5 is 83 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic LX5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic LX5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The image underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X20 and LX5.

All in all, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X20 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X20 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X20 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic LX5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic LX5 Portrait photography factors
47
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/1,000s)
supports RAW formats
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
41
has manual focus
saves RAW files
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Street photography highlights
Panasonic LX5 Street photography highlights
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
very small sensor (2/3")
more heavy than competition (353g)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
more heavy than others (271g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Sports photography details
Panasonic LX5 Sports photography details
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
great battery pack (270 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Travel photography advice
Panasonic LX5 Travel photography advice
61
great battery pack (270 shots)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (353g)
resolution not great (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
59
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others (271g)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic LX5 Landscape photography highlights
55
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (270 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
no Timelapse function
52
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Vlogging features
Panasonic LX5 Vlogging features
31
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no microphone support
more heavy than competition (353 grams)
29
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than others (271g)
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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic LX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic LX5
 Fujifilm X20Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-04-29 2011-12-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/1.63"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/2.0-3.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 4.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 85% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 7.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/1000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 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 format H.264 AVCHD Lite
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 353 grams (0.78 pounds) 271 grams (0.60 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 41
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 132
Other
Battery life 270 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $500 $294