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Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
82
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-396mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 345g - 103 x 73 x 68mm
  • Launched February 2009
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
  • Launched June 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm S1500 versus Panasonic ZS5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1500 was announced 16 months earlier than the ZS5 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm S1500 grades vs the ZS5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Panasonic ZS5

 Fujifilm S1500 ZS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Fujifilm S1500

 ZS5 Fujifilm S1500 
LaunchedJune 2010February 2009More recent by 16 months

Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Panasonic ZS5

 Fujifilm S1500 ZS5 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S1500 has outside dimensions of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") along with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS5 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S1500 versus Panasonic ZS5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 and the ZS5.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1500 and ZS5 is 82 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S1500 and ZS5.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic ZS5 to offer you more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S1500 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS5 Portrait photography factors
19
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS5 Street photography information
51
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (214g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Sports photography camera
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
31
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS5 Travel photography factors
50
built-in flash
long zoom (396mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than others in class (214 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS5 Landscape photography advice
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
33
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS5 Vlogging details
23
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
31
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (214g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1500 and Panasonic ZS5
 Fujifilm FinePix S1500Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ8
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-17 2010-06-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-396mm (12.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.70 m (Auto ISO) 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 345 grams (0.76 lb) 214 grams (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $200 $300