FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS5
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
- Launched January 2011
- Alternate Name is FinePix S2990
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Following is a in-depth assessment of the FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe S2950 was brought out 7 months after the ZS5 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera.
Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S2950 scores against the ZS5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Panasonic ZS5
| S2950 | ZS5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2011 |  | June 2010 | More modern by 7 months |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the FujiFilm S2950
| ZS5 | S2950 |
|---|
Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Panasonic ZS5
| S2950 | ZS5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2950 has got physical measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS5 has dimensions 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the S2950 versus the ZS5.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2950 and ZS5 is 76 and 92 respectively.
FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The picture below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S2950 and ZS5.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the FujiFilm S2950 to offer you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher S2950 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix S2950 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model | FujiFilm FinePix S2950 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 |
| Also called | FinePix S2990 | Lumix DMC-TZ8 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2010-06-16 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | 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 | 14MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 11 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.3-4.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 2cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 60 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 8.00 m | 5.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 437 grams (0.96 lb) | 214 grams (0.47 lb) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") | 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 300 pictures | - |
| Battery style | AA | - |
| Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD / SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $330 | $300 |
