Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic F5

Below, we are matching up the Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic F5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the F5 (14MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was launched 12 months earlier than the F5 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm JZ100 scores vs the F5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JZ100 Gallery and Panasonic F5 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JZ100 comes with physical measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic F5 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic F5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 compared to the F5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JZ100 and F5 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The visual here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JZ100 and F5.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm JZ100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.