Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic ZS5
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs
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- 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
(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
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").
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI LegislationThe 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.
Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic ZS5 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S1500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm S1500 Gallery and Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Panasonic ZS5
Fujifilm S1500 | ZS5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Fujifilm S1500
ZS5 | Fujifilm S1500 | |||
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Launched | June 2010 | February 2009 | More recent by 16 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Panasonic ZS5
Fujifilm S1500 | ZS5 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1500 and ZS5 is 82 and 92 respectively.
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.
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | |
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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 |