• 1/1.63 inch 46.2mm2
  • 10.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 90.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.1 megapixels
  • 32.00mm - 96.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Panasonic LX5 advantages over Fujifilm AV200

  • Larger sensor
    1/1.63 inch vs 1/2.3 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.98 vs 1.44 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.0 vs f/2.9
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    460k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 32 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 8 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    1.8 fps vs 1.2 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/1400 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Fujifilm AV200 advantages over Panasonic LX5

  • Less expensive
    $90 vs $500 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 480 vs 400 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Thinner
    28 mm vs 43 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    168g vs 271g
    Lighter weight
  • More pixels
    14.1 vs 10.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic DMC-LX3

Panasonic LX5
Panasonic DMC-LX3
  • $550
  • 1/1.63 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Higher effective ISO
  • $450
  • 1/1.63 inch
  • Thinner
  • Shoots 24p video
Fujifilm AV200
Panasonic DMC-LX3
  • $90
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $450
  • 1/1.63 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compared to Fujifilm A220

Panasonic LX5
Fujifilm A220
  • $550
  • 1/1.63 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
Fujifilm AV200
Fujifilm A220
  • $90
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compared to Fujifilm AV100

Panasonic LX5
Fujifilm AV100
  • $550
  • 1/1.63 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
Fujifilm AV200
Fujifilm AV100
  • $90
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More pixels
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoots 24p video
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compared to Leica D-LUX 5

Panasonic LX5
Leica D-LUX 5
  • $550
  • 1/1.63 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $700
  • 1/1.63 inch
Fujifilm AV200
Leica D-LUX 5
  • $90
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $700
  • 1/1.63 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compared to Olympus XZ-1

Panasonic LX5
Olympus XZ-1
  • $550
  • 1/1.63 inch
  • Higher effective ISO
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $500
  • 1/1.63 inch
  • Fast startup
  • More telephoto lens reach
Fujifilm AV200
Olympus XZ-1
  • $90
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $500
  • 1/1.63 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
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