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Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
76 Imaging
40 Features
41 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8600 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
30 Overall
33

Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-900mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 450g - 121 x 81 x 65mm
  • Released January 2014
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
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 versus Panasonic ZS5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and ZS5 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8600 was brought out 3 years later than the ZS5 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm S8600 scores vs the ZS5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Panasonic ZS5

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S8600 ZS5 
RevealedJanuary 2014June 2010More recent by 44 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Fujifilm S8600

		

		

			
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Common features in the Fujifilm S8600 and Panasonic ZS5

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S8600 ZS5 
Manual focus  Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen  Lacking Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8600 features outside dimensions of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") with a weight of 450 grams (0.99 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).
Check the Fujifilm S8600 versus Panasonic ZS5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 against the ZS5.
Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8600 and ZS5 is 76 and 92 respectively.
Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it's tough to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8600 and ZS5.
As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm S8600 to provide extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S8600 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.
	
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Fujifilm S8600 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic ZS5 as a Portrait photography camera
37
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 features face detect autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
27
 supports face detect autofocus
 manual focus not available
 external flash not possible
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm S8600 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS5 Street photography details
49
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others in class (214 grams)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Fujifilm S8600 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic ZS5 as a Sports photography camera
55
 excellent zoom range (25-900mm  36.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 better than average battery (410 CIPA)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports tracking focus
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
 slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Fujifilm S8600 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS5 Travel photography information
63
 better than average battery (410 per charge)
 decent MP (16MP)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (25mm)
 great zoom (900mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.9)
63
 lighter than others in class (214 grams)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (25mm)
 great reach (300mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm S8600 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS5 Landscape photography features
46
 rather wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 better than average battery (410 per charge)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.9)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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 pretty wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen is small (2.7")
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Fujifilm S8600
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS5
27
 rather wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detect autofocus
 slow max aperture (f2.9)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have mic port
31
 pretty wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect autofocus
 lighter than others in class (214g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have microphone support
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8600 and Panasonic ZS5
 Fujifilm FinePix S8600Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8600 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ8
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-06 2010-06-16
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-900mm (36.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 7cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 6.00 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
AEB    
WB 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), 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 450 gr (0.99 pounds) 214 gr (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 410 photographs -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 3 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $200 $300