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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
52 Imaging
37 Features
55 Overall
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Fujifilm X-S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
30 Overall
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
  • Introduced November 2011
Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm X-S1 versus Panasonic ZS5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and ZS5 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was launched 18 months after the ZS5 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X-S1 scores vs the ZS5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Panasonic ZS5

          

          

            
 Fujifilm X-S1 ZS5 
RevealedNovember 2011June 2010Newer by 18 months
Manual focus  More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Fujifilm X-S1

          

          

            
 ZS5 Fujifilm X-S1 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Fujifilm X-S1 and Panasonic ZS5

          

          

            
 Fujifilm X-S1 ZS5 
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch screen  Missing Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-S1 comes with external measurements of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") accompanied by a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS5 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
See the Fujifilm X-S1 versus Panasonic ZS5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 and the ZS5.
Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-S1 and ZS5 is 52 and 92 respectively.
Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Quite often, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The pic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-S1 and ZS5.
Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S1 comes with the bigger sensor which should make getting bokeh simpler. The younger Fujifilm X-S1 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

            Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-S1 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS5 Portrait photography information
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 has manual focus
 includes face detect focus
 delivers RAW files
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (2/3")
27
 offers face detect autofocus
 manual focus not available
 can't use external flash
 low MP (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X-S1 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS5 Street photography information
51
 screen tilts up and down
 image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 sensor size is very small (2/3")
 more heavy than average (920g)
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (214g)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X-S1 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS5 Sports photography details
43
 incredible zoom range (24-624mm  26.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes tracking focus
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (2/3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
31
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking focus
 low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
 continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
 low MP (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Fujifilm X-S1 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic ZS5 as a Travel photography camera
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 has built in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 great zoom (624mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 more heavy than average (920 grams)
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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 lighter than competition (214 grams)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (25mm)
 long reach (300mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 low MP (12MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
 Fujifilm X-S1 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic ZS5 as a Landscape photography camera
45
 has manual focus
 really wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (2/3")
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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 pretty wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 low MP (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Fujifilm X-S1 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic ZS5 as a Vlogging camera
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 really wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 comes with microphone port
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 more heavy than average (920 grams)
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 pretty wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect autofocus
 lighter than competition (214g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing microphone support
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S1 and Panasonic ZS5
 Fujifilm X-S1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ8
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-11-24 2010-06-16
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-624mm (26.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 8.00 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 920 grams (2.03 pounds) 214 grams (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 216 not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $399 $300