Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic ZS5

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm S1 versus Panasonic ZS5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and ZS5 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was brought out 3 years after the ZS5 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm S1 grades versus the ZS5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm S1 Gallery & Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S1 has exterior measurements of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS5 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S1 versus Panasonic ZS5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S1 vs the ZS5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1 and ZS5 is 60 and 92 respectively.

Often, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The image below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S1 and ZS5.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm S1 to give you greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S1 provides a benefit in sensor technology.