Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic LX5

In this write-up, we are looking at the Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic LX5, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) and LX5 (10MP) and the Fujifilm XP80 (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") possess totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm XP80 was brought out 3 years later than the LX5 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm XP80 grades against the LX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm XP80 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP80 Gallery and Panasonic LX5 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP80 features external dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic LX5 has dimensions 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 XP80 vs Panasonic LX5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XP80 versus the LX5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP80 and LX5 is 93 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The visual underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP80 and LX5.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XP80 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Fujifilm XP80 will offer extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP80 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.