Reasons to choose FinePix Z1000EXR
Released in 2012, FinePix Z1000EXR has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 16 MP effective resolution, and a 157 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR
vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
VS
Sensor area
31 mm²
FinePix Z1000EXR46 mm²
Lumix DMC-LX5- Area ratio
- 1.51:1
- Absolute difference
- 16 mm²
- Relative difference
- 50.5%
The Lumix DMC-LX5 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
FinePix Z1000EXRMetricLumix DMC-LX5
16 MPEffective pixels10.1 MP
6.4 × 4.8Sensor7.85 × 5.89
1.39 µmPixel pitch2.14 µm
1.92 µm²Pixel area4.58 µm²
52.08 MP/cm²Pixel density21.84 MP/cm²
5.41Crop factor4.41
—Maximum video—
157 gWeight233 g
SDHC, SDXC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, SDXC, Secure Digital
Lithium-ion NP-45A rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Lumix DMC-LX5 has the larger sensor area. The FinePix Z1000EXR has the lighter body. The FinePix Z1000EXR has the higher effective resolution. The FinePix Z1000EXR is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-LX5
Released in 2010, Lumix DMC-LX5 has about 46 mm² of sensor area, 10.1 MP effective resolution, and a 233 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.