Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic ZS5

Below is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Panasonic ZS5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and ZS5 (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and ZS5 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was released 19 months later than the ZS5 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR scores against the ZS5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Z1000EXR Gallery and Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR features physical dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS5 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Panasonic ZS5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR against the ZS5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and ZS5 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and ZS5.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm Z1000EXR is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.