Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic ZS5
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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
- Introduced July 2009
(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
- Launched June 2010
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8
Photography Glossary Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the Fujifilm A170 and Panasonic ZS5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe Fujifilm A170 was revealed 10 months prior to the ZS5 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm A170 scores against the ZS5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix A170 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm A170 Gallery & Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Panasonic ZS5
| Fujifilm A170 | ZS5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Fujifilm A170
| ZS5 | Fujifilm A170 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | June 2010 |  | July 2009 | More recent by 10 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Panasonic ZS5
| Fujifilm A170 | ZS5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal screen dimensions |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | No Touch screen |
Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm A170 has got outside measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS5 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm A170 and Panasonic ZS5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm A170 versus the ZS5.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A170 and ZS5 is 94 and 92 respectively.
Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The visual here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A170 and ZS5.
To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic ZS5 to give you more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A170 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix A170 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix A170 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 |
| Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ8 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2009-07-22 | 2010-06-16 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3664 x 2748 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.3-4.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | 5.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 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) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | 140g (0.31 lb) | 214g (0.47 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 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 | ||
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $80 | $300 |
