Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FZ100

On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic F5 and Panasonic FZ100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The F5 was manufactured 2 years later than the FZ100 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the F5 scores vs the FZ100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic F5 Gallery & Panasonic FZ100 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic F5 has outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ100 has dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic F5 and Panasonic FZ100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the F5 versus the FZ100.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the F5 and FZ100 is 96 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The photograph below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the F5 and FZ100.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you should really consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent F5 provides a benefit in sensor tech.