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FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix XP10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs

FujiFilm XP10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 64 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix XP11
  • New Model is Fujifilm XP30
Panasonic ZS5
(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
  • Launched June 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the FujiFilm XP10 and Panasonic ZS5, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the XP10 (12MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The XP10 was introduced 4 months prior to the ZS5 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the XP10 matches up against the ZS5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Panasonic ZS5

 XP10 ZS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the FujiFilm XP10

 ZS5 XP10 

Common features in the FujiFilm XP10 and Panasonic ZS5

 XP10 ZS5 
LaunchedFebruary 2010June 2010Same generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm XP10 provides outside measurements of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst 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).

Take a look at the FujiFilm XP10 and Panasonic ZS5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the XP10 against the ZS5.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the XP10 and ZS5 is 95 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The visual underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the XP10 and ZS5.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files but you should consider the production date of the cameras into account.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS5 Portrait photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm XP10
Street photography with Panasonic ZS5
60
environment sealing
lighter than others (135 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (214g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Sports photography camera
30
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS5 Travel photography info
60
lighter than others (135g)
environment sealing
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
63
lighter than average (214g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Landscape photography camera
27
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
33
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS5 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than others (135 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
31
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than average (214 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm XP10 and Panasonic ZS5
 FujiFilm FinePix XP10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix XP10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Otherwise known as FinePix XP11 Lumix DMC-TZ8
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-02 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 9cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lbs) 214 grams (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 64 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 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 NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $175 $300