Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic LX5
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Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic LX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
- 271g - 110 x 65 x 43mm
- Released December 2011
- Earlier Model is Panasonic LX3
- Refreshed by Panasonic LX7

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic LX5 Overview
Below is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic LX5, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FS15 (12MP) and the LX5 (10MP) is relatively similar but the FS15 (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") offer different sensor sizing.

The FS15 was revealed 3 years prior to the LX5 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic LX5 being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FS15 grades against the LX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic LX5 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS15 Gallery and Panasonic LX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Panasonic LX5
FS15 | LX5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Panasonic FS15
LX5 | FS15 | |||
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Released | December 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 35 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Panasonic LX5
FS15 | LX5 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic LX5 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS15 comes with outside measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX5 has dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic LX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the FS15 versus the LX5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS15 and LX5 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic LX5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The visual below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FS15 and LX5.
As you can tell, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FS15 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic FS15 will deliver more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older FS15 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic LX5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-01-16 | 2011-12-15 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.63" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 44.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 29-145mm (5.0x) | 24-90mm (3.8x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.0-3.3 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 4.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 7.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 136 grams (0.30 lbs) | 271 grams (0.60 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 41 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 19.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.8 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 132 |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $180 | $294 |