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Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm XP80 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm XP70
  • Updated by Fujifilm XP90
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 XP80 vs Panasonic LS5 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm XP80 and Panasonic LS5, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP80 was revealed 3 years later than the LS5 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm XP80 grades versus the LS5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP80 over the Panasonic LS5

 Fujifilm XP80 LS5 
IntroducedJanuary 2015July 2011Fresher by 43 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Fujifilm XP80

 LS5 Fujifilm XP80 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP80 and Panasonic LS5

 Fujifilm XP80 LS5 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP80 comes with external dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LS5 has measurements of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm XP80 and Panasonic LS5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XP80 vs the LS5.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP80 and LS5 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The photograph below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP80 and LS5.

To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm XP80 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XP80 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Portrait photography information
Panasonic LS5 Portrait photography information
35
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Street photography info
Panasonic LS5 Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (126g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Sports photography advice
Panasonic LS5 Sports photography advice
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
32
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (160 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Travel photography info
Panasonic LS5 Travel photography info
65
weather proofing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery life (210 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
64
lighter than others (126 grams)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery (160 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Landscape photography camera
40
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery life (210 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
36
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery (160 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic LS5 Vlogging highlights
34
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
32
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than others (126 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP80 and Panasonic LS5
 Fujifilm XP80Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm XP80 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2015-01-14 2011-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 9cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 gr (0.39 pounds) 126 gr (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 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 210 pictures 160 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack AA
Battery model NP-45S 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $149 $294