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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic G5

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 front
Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
66
Overall
57

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic G5 Key Specs

FujiFilm Z700EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.9-4.7) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix Z707EXR
Panasonic G5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 83 x 71mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Replaced the Panasonic G3
  • Later Model is Panasonic G6
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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic G5 Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the FujiFilm Z700EXR and Panasonic G5, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z700EXR (12MP) and G5 (16MP) and the Z700EXR (1/2") and G5 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z700EXR was released 3 years earlier than the G5 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm Z700EXR being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Z700EXR matches up against the G5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z700EXR over the Panasonic G5

 Z700EXR G5 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the FujiFilm Z700EXR

 G5 Z700EXR 
RevealedJuly 2012February 2010More modern by 29 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm Z700EXR and Panasonic G5

 Z700EXR G5 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic G5 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm Z700EXR offers external measurements of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic G5 has sizing of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") along with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm Z700EXR and Panasonic G5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Z700EXR versus the G5.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic G5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Z700EXR and G5 is 95 and 74 respectively.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic G5 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic G5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z700EXR and G5.

Clearly, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z700EXR featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic G5 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged Z700EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic G5 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic G5 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic G5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Portrait photography advice
Panasonic G5 Portrait photography advice
21
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2")
has no RAW files
71
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm Z700EXR
Street photography with Panasonic G5
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2")
has no RAW files
heavier than others (158g)
66
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
provides focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average (396 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Sports photography factors
Panasonic G5 Sports photography factors
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2")
has no phase detect AF
51
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Travel photography details
Panasonic G5 Travel photography details
55
includes focus via touch
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (158 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
66
provides focus via touch
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (396g)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Landscape photography information
Panasonic G5 Landscape photography information
33
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
65
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Vlogging information
Panasonic G5 Vlogging information
27
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
heavier than others (158g)
62
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone port
more heavy than average (396g)
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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic G5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z700EXR and Panasonic G5
 FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-G5
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
Alternative name FinePix Z707EXR -
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2010-02-02 2012-07-17
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.9-4.7 -
Macro focus distance 9cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.6 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m 10.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 158 gr (0.35 pounds) 396 gr (0.87 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 120 x 83 x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 61
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.6
DXO Low light score not tested 618
Other
Battery life - 320 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $250 $699