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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic SZ5

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic SZ5 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z1000EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase 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
Panasonic SZ5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
  • Introduced July 2012
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic SZ5 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Panasonic SZ5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and SZ5 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was launched 6 months prior to the SZ5 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR grades versus the SZ5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Panasonic SZ5

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR SZ5 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 SZ5 Fujifilm Z1000EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Panasonic SZ5

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR SZ5 
IntroducedJanuary 2012July 2012Same generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic SZ5 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR has exterior dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ5 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Panasonic SZ5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR against the SZ5.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic SZ5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and SZ5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic SZ5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic SZ5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The image here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and SZ5.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will result in more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic SZ5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Portrait photography features
Panasonic SZ5 Portrait photography features
34
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW support
34
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Street photography features
Panasonic SZ5 Street photography features
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (136g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Sports photography highlights
Panasonic SZ5 Sports photography highlights
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ5 as a Travel photography camera
65
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
70
lighter than competition (136 grams)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Landscape photography factors
Panasonic SZ5 Landscape photography factors
43
fairly wide (28mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
42
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ5
35
fairly wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
32
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (136g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic SZ5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Panasonic SZ5
 Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-05 2012-07-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m) 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
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 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 157g (0.35 lbs) 136g (0.30 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 life 220 pictures 250 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $0 $195