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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Panasonic FP5

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Panasonic FP5 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 151g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Announced April 2011
Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Panasonic FP5 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Fujifilm Z900EXR versus Panasonic FP5, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z900EXR (16MP) and the FP5 (14MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm Z900EXR (1/2") and FP5 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm Z900EXR was announced 3 months after the FP5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm Z900EXR grades versus the FP5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z900EXR over the Panasonic FP5

 Fujifilm Z900EXR FP5 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Fujifilm Z900EXR

 FP5 Fujifilm Z900EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z900EXR and Panasonic FP5

 Fujifilm Z900EXR FP5 
IntroducedApril 2011January 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Panasonic FP5 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z900EXR offers external dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic FP5 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm Z900EXR versus Panasonic FP5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Z900EXR against the FP5.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Panasonic FP5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z900EXR and FP5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Panasonic FP5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Panasonic FP5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The image here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z900EXR and FP5.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm Z900EXR having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm Z900EXR will result in extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Panasonic FP5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FP5 Portrait photography advice
43
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW support
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z900EXR
Street photography with Panasonic FP5
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with touch to focus
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW support
more heavy than others in class (151g)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z900EXR
Sports photography with Panasonic FP5
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2")
has no phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery power (260 shots)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z900EXR
Travel photography with Panasonic FP5
65
comes with touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (151 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
65
better than average battery power (260 CIPA)
offers focus by touch
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FP5 Landscape photography highlights
50
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
40
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
better than average battery power (260 shots)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Vlogging advice
Panasonic FP5 Vlogging advice
34
really wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (151g)
30
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Panasonic FP5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z900EXR and Panasonic FP5
 Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-04-05 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Venus Engine IV
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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151 grams (0.33 lbs) 141 grams (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 photos 260 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $380 $199