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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs

FujiFilm F70EXR
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 99 x 59 x 23mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Also Known as FinePix F75EXR
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
  • Announced June 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the F70EXR (10MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the F70EXR (1/2") and ZS5 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The F70EXR was launched 10 months before the ZS5 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the F70EXR grades vs the ZS5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Panasonic ZS5

 F70EXR ZS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the FujiFilm F70EXR

 ZS5 F70EXR 
AnnouncedJune 2010July 2009Newer by 10 months

Common features in the FujiFilm F70EXR and Panasonic ZS5

 F70EXR ZS5 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm F70EXR offers outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS5 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the F70EXR versus the ZS5.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the F70EXR and ZS5 is 93 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The pic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the F70EXR and ZS5.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The F70EXR featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic ZS5 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged F70EXR will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Portrait photography camera
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW files
27
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
Street photography with Panasonic ZS5
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (214g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS5 Sports photography info
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
has no phase detect autofocus
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS5
61
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
great reach (270mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
63
lighter than competition (214g)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS5 Landscape photography factors
31
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
33
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS5 Vlogging factors
28
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone jack
31
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (214g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F70EXR and Panasonic ZS5
 FujiFilm FinePix F70EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Also called as FinePix F75EXR Lumix DMC-TZ8
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-07-22 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3616 x 2712 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-270mm (10.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lbs) 214 grams (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $280 $300