Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic LX5

Below is a detailed assessment of the Fujifilm XF1 and Panasonic LX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the LX5 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and LX5 (1/1.63") boast different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was unveiled 10 months later than the LX5 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm XF1 matches up vs the LX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm XF1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery & Panasonic LX5 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XF1 features external dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX5 has dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm XF1 and Panasonic LX5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 and the LX5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XF1 and LX5 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The graphic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XF1 and LX5.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XF1 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm XF1 will resolve extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XF1 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.