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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix AX355
Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the FujiFilm AX350 versus Panasonic ZS5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the AX350 (16MP) and ZS5 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was launched 7 months later than the ZS5 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the AX350 matches up vs the ZS5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Panasonic ZS5

 AX350 ZS5 
LaunchedJanuary 2011June 2010More recent by 7 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the FujiFilm AX350

 ZS5 AX350 

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Panasonic ZS5

 AX350 ZS5 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm AX350 features exterior dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS5 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the AX350 versus the ZS5.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the AX350 and ZS5 is 94 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AX350 and ZS5.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the FujiFilm AX350 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern AX350 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS5 Portrait photography features
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megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm AX350
Street photography with Panasonic ZS5
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screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (214 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS5 Sports photography highlights
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS5 Travel photography information
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery (180 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
63
lighter than competitors in class (214g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS5 Landscape photography info
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery (180 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
33
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS5 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
31
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (214 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Panasonic ZS5
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Alternate name FinePix AX355 Lumix DMC-TZ8
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-165mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 pounds) 214 grams (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 pictures -
Battery format AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $0 $300