Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic ZS5

Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic ZS5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and ZS5 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and ZS5 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was announced 2 years later than the ZS5 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm F800EXR grades against the ZS5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery and Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F800EXR enjoys exterior dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS5 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic ZS5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR compared to the ZS5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F800EXR and ZS5 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Typically, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F800EXR and ZS5.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F800EXR having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm F800EXR will give more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm F800EXR provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.