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Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41
Fujifilm XP90 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm XP80
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
  • Revealed July 2011
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic LS5 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Fujifilm XP90 and Panasonic LS5, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP90 was launched 4 years after the LS5 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP90 grades versus the LS5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Panasonic LS5

 Fujifilm XP90 LS5 
RevealedJanuary 2016July 2011Newer by 55 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Fujifilm XP90

 LS5 Fujifilm XP90 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP90 and Panasonic LS5

 Fujifilm XP90 LS5 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP90 enjoys physical dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic LS5 has specifications of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm XP90 and Panasonic LS5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XP90 against the LS5.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP90 and LS5 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The image here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP90 and LS5.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Fujifilm XP90 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XP90 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Portrait photography camera
36
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP90
Street photography with Panasonic LS5
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Sports photography features
Panasonic LS5 Sports photography features
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
32
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (160 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Travel photography advice
Panasonic LS5 Travel photography advice
67
environment sealing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
65
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (160 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography highlights
46
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
36
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery life (160 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP90
Vlogging with Panasonic LS5
33
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing external microphone port
32
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP90 and Panasonic LS5
 Fujifilm XP90Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm XP90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-01-15 2011-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 9cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 203 grams (0.45 lbs) 126 grams (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photos 160 photos
Battery type Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NP-45S 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $180 $294