Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic F5

On this page, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm X30 versus Panasonic F5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the F5 (14MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and F5 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X30 was unveiled 20 months later than the F5 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X30 grades against the F5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X30 Gallery and Panasonic F5 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 features outer measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Panasonic F5 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X30 versus Panasonic F5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X30 compared to the F5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X30 and F5 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X30 and F5.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X30 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic F5 will deliver extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X30 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.