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Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs

Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced August 2011
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
  • Announced July 2011
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic LS5 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic FX90 versus Panasonic LS5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FX90 (12MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX90 was introduced 2 months later than the LS5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FX90 scores versus the LS5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Panasonic LS5

 FX90 LS5 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Panasonic FX90

 LS5 FX90 

Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Panasonic LS5

 FX90 LS5 
AnnouncedAugust 2011July 2011Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX90 enjoys exterior measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LS5 has proportions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

See the Panasonic FX90 versus Panasonic LS5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the FX90 against the LS5.

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX90 and LS5 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The graphic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FX90 and LS5.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic LS5 to produce greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively.

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FX90
Portrait photography with Panasonic LS5
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Street photography details
Panasonic LS5 Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (126 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FX90
Sports photography with Panasonic LS5
30
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (160 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX90 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Travel photography camera
60
boasts focus via touch
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
65
lighter than average (126 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (160 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography advice
36
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
36
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery pack (160 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FX90
Vlogging with Panasonic LS5
33
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
32
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than average (126g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX90 and Panasonic LS5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-08-26 2011-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 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 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.5-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.90 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149 gr (0.33 pounds) 126 gr (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 200 pictures 160 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $227 $294