Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic ZS5
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
- Introduced January 2012
(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
- Introduced June 2010
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8
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On this page, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm S4500 versus Panasonic ZS5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Fujifilm S4500 was unveiled 19 months later than the ZS5 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera.
Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm S4500 scores versus the ZS5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S4500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S4500 Gallery & Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Panasonic ZS5
| Fujifilm S4500 | ZS5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2012 |  | June 2010 | Fresher by 19 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Fujifilm S4500
| ZS5 | Fujifilm S4500 |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Panasonic ZS5
| Fujifilm S4500 | ZS5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither offers Touch screen |
Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S4500 offers outer measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS5 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm S4500 versus Panasonic ZS5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 versus the ZS5.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4500 and ZS5 is 67 and 92 respectively.
Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S4500 and ZS5.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm S4500 to produce greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S4500 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix S4500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix S4500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 |
| Also called | - | Lumix DMC-TZ8 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2012-01-05 | 2010-06-16 |
| Physical type | 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 | 14MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.3-4.9 |
| Macro focus range | 2cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 60 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) | 5.30 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 543g (1.20 lbs) | 214g (0.47 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") | 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 life | 300 photos | - |
| Form of battery | AA | - |
| Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $230 | $300 |
