Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FH5

In this write-up, we are comparing the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FH5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the FH5 (16MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and FH5 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was revealed 13 months later than the FH5 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR matches up vs the FH5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm Z1000EXR Gallery and Panasonic FH5 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR offers outer dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH5 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FH5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus the FH5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and FH5 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and FH5.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR has the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF easier. The more modern Fujifilm Z1000EXR is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.