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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Released January 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
  • Released June 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm S8100fd and Panasonic ZS5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was introduced 17 months before the ZS5 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm S8100fd matches up versus the ZS5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Panasonic ZS5

 Fujifilm S8100fd ZS5 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 ZS5 Fujifilm S8100fd 
ReleasedJune 2010January 2009Newer by 17 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Panasonic ZS5

 Fujifilm S8100fd ZS5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8100fd enjoys outside measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS5 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm S8100fd and Panasonic ZS5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd versus the ZS5.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8100fd and ZS5 is 75 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The pic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8100fd and ZS5.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic ZS5 to show greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS5 Portrait photography advice
27
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS5 Street photography highlights
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (214g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS5 Sports photography features
33
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS5 Travel photography advice
53
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than average in class (214g)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS5 Landscape photography info
35
has manual focus
rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
33
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS5 Vlogging details
24
rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone support
31
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than average in class (214 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Panasonic ZS5
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Other name - Lumix DMC-TZ8
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-15 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405 grams (0.89 lb) 214 grams (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $300 $300