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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic LX5

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic LX5 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Previous Model is Panasonic FZ100
  • New Model is Panasonic FZ300
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
  • Previous Model is Panasonic LX3
  • New Model is Panasonic LX7
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic LX5 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FZ200 versus Panasonic LX5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ200 (12MP) and the LX5 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the FZ200 (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") boast different sensor measurements.

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The FZ200 was released 8 months after the LX5 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic LX5 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FZ200 matches up against the LX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Panasonic LX5

 FZ200 LX5 
ReleasedJuly 2012December 2011Newer by 8 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Panasonic FZ200

 LX5 FZ200 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic LX5

 FZ200 LX5 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic LX5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ200 has got exterior dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") along with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Panasonic LX5 has specifications of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ200 versus 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 change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the FZ200 versus the LX5.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic LX5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ200 and LX5 is 65 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic LX5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic LX5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The pic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ200 and LX5.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FZ200 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic FZ200 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The newer FZ200 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic LX5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ200
Portrait photography with Panasonic LX5
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has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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you can focus manually
exports RAW files
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LX5 as a Street photography camera
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fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (588 grams)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
more heavy than others (271 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography factors
Panasonic LX5 Sports photography factors
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amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery life (540 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic LX5 Travel photography highlights
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better than average battery life (540 CIPA)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (588g)
MP count low (12MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (271 grams)
low MP (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ200
Landscape photography with Panasonic LX5
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has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (540 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging factors
Panasonic LX5 Vlogging factors
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pretty wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competitors in class (588g)
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fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than others (271g)
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic LX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic LX5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-07-18 2011-12-15
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine VII FHD Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.63"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/2.0-3.3
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 1,312 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.50 m 7.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/4000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD Lite
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 588g (1.30 pounds) 271g (0.60 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 37 41
DXO Color Depth score 19.1 19.6
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 10.8
DXO Low light score 114 132
Other
Battery life 540 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $499 $294