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Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
80 Imaging
39 Features
73 Overall
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Fujifilm X30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Announced August 2014
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X20
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
  • Introduced July 2011
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Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic LS5 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic LS5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and LS5 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X30 was brought out 3 years later than the LS5 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X30 matches up versus the LS5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Panasonic LS5

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X30 LS5 
IntroducedAugust 2014July 2011Fresher by 38 months
Manually focus  Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Fujifilm X30

		

		

			
 LS5 Fujifilm X30 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic LS5

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X30 LS5 
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither features Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X30 enjoys outside dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Panasonic LS5 has measurements of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic LS5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X30 and the LS5.
Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X30 and LS5 is 80 and 94 respectively.
Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The visual below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X30 and LS5.
As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X30 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic LS5 will offer extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X30 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Fujifilm X30 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic LS5 as a Portrait photography camera
47
 you can focus manually
 includes face detect focusing
 supports RAW formats
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (2/3")
33
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 features face detection focus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X30 Street photography advice
Panasonic LS5 Street photography advice
64
 screen tilts up and down
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW formats
 sensor  is small (2/3")
 heavier than competition in class (423 grams)
62
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (126g)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X30 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic LS5 Sports photography highlights
52
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes tracking focus
 good battery pack (470 shots)
 supports phase detect AF
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor  is small (2/3")
32
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (160 per charge)
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X30 Travel photography information
Panasonic LS5 Travel photography information
62
 good battery pack (470 shots)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 heavier than competition in class (423 grams)
 low MP (12MP)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
65
 lighter than competition (126 grams)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 really wide (26mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 not so great battery power (160 per charge)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X30 Landscape photography features
Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography features
58
 you can focus manually
 relatively wide (28mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW formats
 good battery pack (470 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (2/3")
36
 really wide (26mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 small screen (2.7")
 no manual control
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 not so great battery power (160 per charge)
 lack of Time Lapse function
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Fujifilm X30
Vlogging with Panasonic LS5
34
 relatively wide (28mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 comes with mic support
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 heavier than competition in class (423 grams)
32
 really wide (26mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focus
 lighter than competition (126g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of external mic jack
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Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic LS5
 Fujifilm X30Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-08-26 2011-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.65x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 7.00 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 423 gr (0.93 lbs) 126 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 photographs 160 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack AA
Battery model NP-95 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $499 $294