FujiFilm X30
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 vs Panasonic LX5
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What’s good about the FujiFilm X30

Best price $499
  • 18% more battery life 470 shots vs 400 shots
  • Cheaper street price $499 vs $700
  • Higher sensor resolution 12 MP vs 10 MP
  • Larger image sensor 58 mm² vs 45 mm²
  • Higher resolution rear screen 920k dots vs 460k dots
  • Newer camera September 2014 vs August 2010
  • Better video capture 1080p 60fps vs 720p 60fps
  • Faster continuous shooting speed 12 shots per sec vs 10 shots per sec
  • Has an External Mic jack LX5 does not
Find out more about the FujiFilm X30

What’s good about the Panasonic Lumix DMC LX5

Best price
$700
  • Weighs a little bit less than the X30 9.76 oz vs 14.9 oz
  • Smaller body size 26 in³ vs 32 in³
  • Has longer exposure available 60 seconds vs 30 seconds
  • Wider angle lens 5.1mm vs 7.1mm
Find out more about the Panasonic Lumix DMC LX5

What the FujiFilm X30 and Panasonic LX5 have in common

  • The same maximum ISO setting 12800 ISO
  • Same viewscreen size 3.0″
  • HDMI port
  • panorama mode
  • RAW capture
  • hot shoe

What’s missing from both the FujiFilm X30 and the Panasonic LX5

  • No HDR processing
  • No 3D capture
  • No GPS tagging
  • No waterproof housing
  • No Wi-Fi
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