Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FZ1000

Here is a extended overview of the Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FZ1000, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the F5 (14MP) and FZ1000 (20MP) and the F5 (1/2.3") and FZ1000 (1") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The F5 was introduced 17 months prior to the FZ1000 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the F5 grades versus the FZ1000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic F5 Gallery and Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic F5 comes with external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ1000 has proportions of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") with a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FZ1000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the F5 and the FZ1000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the F5 and FZ1000 is 96 and 55 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The graphic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the F5 and FZ1000.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The F5 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic FZ1000 will render more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older F5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.