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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic F5

Portability
55
Imaging
54
Features
82
Overall
65
Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ1000 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 808g - 136 x 97 x 132mm
  • Announced February 2019
  • Old Model is Panasonic FZ1000
Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic F5 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic F5, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and F5 (14MP) and the FZ1000 II (1") and F5 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The FZ1000 II was introduced 6 years after the F5 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FZ1000 II grades against the F5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Panasonic F5

 FZ1000 II F5 
ReleasedFebruary 2019January 2013More modern by 75 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1240k230kClearer display (+1010k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Panasonic FZ1000 II

 F5 FZ1000 II 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Panasonic F5

 FZ1000 II F5 

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ1000 II has physical measurements of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") along with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) while the Panasonic F5 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic F5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ1000 II vs the F5.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic F5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FZ1000 II and F5 is 55 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic F5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ1000 II and F5.

Clearly, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FZ1000 II having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will offer you extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer FZ1000 II is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic F5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic F5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic F5 as a Portrait photography camera
72
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
29
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ1000 II
Street photography with Panasonic F5
71
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
has focus via touch
56
lighter than competitors (121g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Sports photography highlights
Panasonic F5 Sports photography highlights
69
incredible zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
includes tracking autofocus
lacks phase detect autofocus
33
decent MP (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic F5 as a Travel photography camera
67
connects via bluetooth
has focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (400mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competitors (121g)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic F5 as a Landscape photography camera
65
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic F5 as a Vlogging camera
67
rather wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone support
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors (121g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic F5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ1000 II and Panasonic F5
 Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-F5
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
Category Large Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2019-02-18 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-400mm (16.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.0 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 1,240k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.50 m (with Auto ISO) 5.70 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, 1st / 2nd Slow Sync. Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 808 grams (1.78 lbs) 121 grams (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 136 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 250 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLC12PP -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $898 $100