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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
55
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
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Features
30
Overall
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm HS30EXR
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
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ8
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic ZS5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and ZS5 (12MP) and the HS20 EXR (1/2") and ZS5 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The HS20 EXR was released 7 months after the ZS5 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the HS20 EXR scores against the ZS5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Panasonic ZS5

 HS20 EXR ZS5 
RevealedJanuary 2011June 2010Newer by 7 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 ZS5 HS20 EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Panasonic ZS5

 HS20 EXR ZS5 
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR features outer measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS5 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic ZS5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the HS20 EXR and the ZS5.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the HS20 EXR and ZS5 is 58 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The pic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the HS20 EXR and ZS5.

Plainly, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The HS20 EXR due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR will show greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer HS20 EXR will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS5 Portrait photography features
55
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2")
27
features face detection focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Street photography camera
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screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2")
more heavy than competition (730 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS5
52
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2")
does not have phase detect AF
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS5 Travel photography information
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good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (730g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS5 Landscape photography features
51
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2")
no Timelapse mode
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quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS5
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quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition (730g)
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quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (214g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Panasonic ZS5
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Also referred to as FinePix HS22 EXR Lumix DMC-TZ8
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2010-06-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type EXRCMOS 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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 80 fps), 320 x 112 (320 fps), 320 x 240 (160 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 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 730 gr (1.61 pounds) 214 gr (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $600 $300