Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic ZS5

Below is a in depth overview of the Fujifilm XF1 and Panasonic ZS5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and ZS5 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was manufactured 2 years later than the ZS5 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm XF1 scores against the ZS5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm XF1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery and Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm XF1 enjoys outside measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS5 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

See the Fujifilm XF1 and Panasonic ZS5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 compared to the ZS5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XF1 and ZS5 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The photograph here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XF1 and ZS5.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XF1 offers the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field easier. The fresher Fujifilm XF1 will have a benefit in sensor technology.