Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic SZ5
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic SZ5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
- Released September 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
- Launched July 2012
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Following is a extensive overview of the Fujifilm XF1 versus Panasonic SZ5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and SZ5 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.
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Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm XF1 scores against the SZ5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm XF1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery and Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Panasonic SZ5
| Fujifilm XF1 | SZ5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Fujifilm XF1
| SZ5 | Fujifilm XF1 |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Panasonic SZ5
| Fujifilm XF1 | SZ5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2012 |  | July 2012 | Similar generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic SZ5 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XF1 features outer measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ5 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 compared to the SZ5.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XF1 and SZ5 is 90 and 95 respectively.
Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic SZ5 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The image below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XF1 and SZ5.
Clearly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XF1 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic SZ5 will deliver extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic SZ5 Specifications
| Fujifilm XF1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model type | Fujifilm XF1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2012-09-17 | 2012-07-18 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Max boosted ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| 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 | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 4.1 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT Screen LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 8 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 5.60 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB 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 file format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| 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 | 255 gr (0.56 lb) | 136 gr (0.30 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 49 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 20.5 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 199 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 250 photos |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-50 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $380 | $195 |