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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs

Fujifilm F770EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Released January 2012
  • Later Model is Fujifilm F800EXR
Panasonic ZS5
(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
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic ZS5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm F770EXR (16MP) and ZS5 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F770EXR (1/2") and ZS5 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F770EXR was introduced 19 months after the ZS5 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm F770EXR grades against the ZS5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F770EXR over the Panasonic ZS5

 Fujifilm F770EXR ZS5 
IntroducedJanuary 2012June 2010Newer by 19 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Fujifilm F770EXR

 ZS5 Fujifilm F770EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F770EXR and Panasonic ZS5

 Fujifilm F770EXR ZS5 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F770EXR has exterior 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) while the Panasonic ZS5 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic ZS5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm F770EXR vs the ZS5.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F770EXR and ZS5 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F770EXR and ZS5.

As you can see, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F770EXR using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm F770EXR will provide you with greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm F770EXR should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm F770EXR
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS5
43
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2")
27
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Street photography info
Panasonic ZS5 Street photography info
68
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (234g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2")
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (214g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Sports photography camera
52
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2")
has no phase detect AF
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition (234g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than competitors (214 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS5 Landscape photography details
49
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lack of Time Lapse function
33
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Vlogging camera
34
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (234g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
31
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (214g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F770EXR and Panasonic ZS5
 Fujifilm FinePix F770EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Other name - Lumix DMC-TZ8
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 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 dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
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 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 234 grams (0.52 lb) 214 grams (0.47 lb)
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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $480 $300