Fujifilm XQ2 vs Panasonic ZS5

Let's look more in depth at the Fujifilm XQ2 and Panasonic ZS5, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") and ZS5 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm XQ2 was launched 4 years later than the ZS5 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm XQ2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm XQ2 grades vs the ZS5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm XQ2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm XQ2 Gallery & Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XQ2 provides external dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS5 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 versus the ZS5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XQ2 and ZS5 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The photograph below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XQ2 and ZS5.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XQ2 has got the larger sensor which should make achieving bokeh easier. The newer Fujifilm XQ2 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.