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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FP5

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
22
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FP5 Key Specs

FujiFilm Z700EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.9-4.7) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix Z707EXR
Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Released January 2011
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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FP5 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm Z700EXR and Panasonic FP5, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Z700EXR (12MP) and the FP5 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the Z700EXR (1/2") and FP5 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z700EXR was brought out 11 months earlier than the FP5 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the Z700EXR grades versus the FP5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z700EXR over the Panasonic FP5

 Z700EXR FP5 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the FujiFilm Z700EXR

 FP5 Z700EXR 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2010Fresher by 11 months

Common features in the FujiFilm Z700EXR and Panasonic FP5

 Z700EXR FP5 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FP5 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm Z700EXR enjoys physical dimensions of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic FP5 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm Z700EXR and Panasonic FP5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Z700EXR versus the FP5.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FP5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z700EXR and FP5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FP5 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FP5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The visual here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z700EXR and FP5.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z700EXR due to its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic FP5 will provide greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older Z700EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FP5 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FP5 Portrait photography advice
21
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lacks RAW files
33
good resolution (14MP)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Street photography features
Panasonic FP5 Street photography features
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than average (158 grams)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FP5 Sports photography highlights
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
features tracking focus
good battery power (260 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Travel photography information
Panasonic FP5 Travel photography information
55
comes with touch to focus
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average (158 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
65
good battery power (260 CIPA)
supports touch focus
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Landscape photography features
Panasonic FP5 Landscape photography features
33
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
40
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
good battery power (260 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm Z700EXR
Vlogging with Panasonic FP5
27
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than average (158g)
30
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FP5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z700EXR and Panasonic FP5
 FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
Otherwise known as FinePix Z707EXR -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.7 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 9cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.90 m 4.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 158 grams (0.35 lb) 141 grams (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 - 260 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $250 $199