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Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
37
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2013
Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Fujifilm S4800 and Panasonic ZS5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and ZS5 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4800 was revealed 2 years later than the ZS5 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm S4800 matches up vs the ZS5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Panasonic ZS5

 Fujifilm S4800 ZS5 
ReleasedJanuary 2013June 2010Fresher by 32 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Fujifilm S4800

 ZS5 Fujifilm S4800 

Common features in the Fujifilm S4800 and Panasonic ZS5

 Fujifilm S4800 ZS5 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S4800 enjoys external measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 518 grams (1.14 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).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 compared to the ZS5.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4800 and ZS5 is 66 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S4800 and ZS5.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S4800 to render extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S4800 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS5 Portrait photography advice
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megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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features face detect focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S4800
Street photography with Panasonic ZS5
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competitors (518g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (214 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS5 Sports photography highlights
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incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S4800
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS5
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (518 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than competition (214 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Landscape photography camera
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relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS5 Vlogging information
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relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (518 grams)
31
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competition (214 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4800 and Panasonic ZS5
 Fujifilm FinePix S4800Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Other name - Lumix DMC-TZ8
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-30 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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 518 gr (1.14 lbs) 214 gr (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $229 $300