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Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic LX5

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic LX5 Key Specs

Panasonic FS15
(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
Panasonic LX5
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Panasonic LX5

 FS15 LX5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Panasonic FS15

 LX5 FS15 
ReleasedDecember 2011January 2009More recent by 35 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Panasonic LX5

 FS15 LX5 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic LX5 size comparison

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

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic LX5 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Portrait photography info
Panasonic LX5 Portrait photography info
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
41
manual focus
supports RAW files
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LX5 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
heavier than others in class (271 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Sports photography advice
Panasonic LX5 Sports photography advice
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Travel photography information
Panasonic LX5 Travel photography information
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
59
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (271g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FS15
Landscape photography with Panasonic LX5
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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manual focus
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Vlogging factors
Panasonic LX5 Vlogging factors
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic port
29
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
heavier than others in class (271 grams)
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Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic LX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS15 and Panasonic LX5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
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