Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FH5
95 Imaging
39 Features
40 Overall
39


96 Imaging
38 Features
31 Overall
35
Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FH5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
- Released January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Released January 2011
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS18

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FH5 Overview
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.

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.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FH5 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Panasonic FH5
Fujifilm Z1000EXR | FH5 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Released | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 13 months |
Display sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR
FH5 | Fujifilm Z1000EXR |
---|
Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Panasonic FH5
Fujifilm Z1000EXR | FH5 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison
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.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison
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.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 |
Alternative name | - | Lumix DMC-FS18 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-01-05 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 30.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 9cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.0 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m) | 3.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
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 | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 157 grams (0.35 lbs) | 121 grams (0.27 lbs) |
Dimensions | 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
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 life | 220 photographs | 260 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-45A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $0 | $169 |