Fujifilm F750EXR vs Panasonic ZS5
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Fujifilm F750EXR vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 234g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
- Launched January 2012
(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
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ8

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Fujifilm F750EXR versus Panasonic ZS5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F750EXR (16MP) and ZS5 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F750EXR (1/2") and ZS5 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

The Fujifilm F750EXR was brought out 19 months after the ZS5 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm F750EXR matches up against the ZS5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Panasonic ZS5 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F750EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm F750EXR Gallery & Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F750EXR over the Panasonic ZS5
Fujifilm F750EXR | ZS5 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | June 2010 | More modern by 19 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Fujifilm F750EXR
ZS5 | Fujifilm F750EXR |
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Common features in the Fujifilm F750EXR and Panasonic ZS5
Fujifilm F750EXR | ZS5 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm F750EXR vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F750EXR features external dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS5 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
See the Fujifilm F750EXR versus Panasonic ZS5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm F750EXR and the ZS5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F750EXR and ZS5 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F750EXR and ZS5.
Clearly, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F750EXR featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm F750EXR will provide more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm F750EXR should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

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Fujifilm F750EXR vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F750EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix F750EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-TZ8 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-01-05 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXR | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | 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 | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shooting speed | 11.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) | 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 exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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 | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 234g (0.52 lbs) | 214g (0.47 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") | 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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-50A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $445 | $300 |