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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic TS5 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z1000EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2013
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS4
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS6
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Panasonic TS5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and TS5 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was announced 18 months prior to the TS5 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR grades against the TS5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Panasonic TS5

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR TS5 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 TS5 Fujifilm Z1000EXR 
LaunchedJuly 2013January 2012Newer by 18 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Panasonic TS5

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR TS5 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR features outer dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic TS5 has measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR compared to the TS5.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and TS5 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and TS5.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR includes the bigger sensor which will make getting shallow DOF less difficult. The more aged Fujifilm Z1000EXR will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography details
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW files
31
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS5 Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Sports photography details
Panasonic TS5 Sports photography details
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2")
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery life (370 shots)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Travel photography features
Panasonic TS5 Travel photography features
65
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
72
great battery life (370 per charge)
environment proofing
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography details
43
quite wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
51
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
environment proofing
great battery life (370 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
Vlogging with Panasonic TS5
35
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Panasonic TS5
 Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT5
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2012-01-05 2013-07-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change 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 modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 157 grams (0.35 lbs) 214 grams (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 220 pictures 370 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A DMW-BCM13
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $0 $350