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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FZ70

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FZ70 Key Specs

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
  • Launched January 2013
Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
  • Announced July 2013
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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FZ70 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic F5 and Panasonic FZ70, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Panasonic. The resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the FZ70 (16MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The F5 was introduced 6 months earlier than the FZ70 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the F5 matches up against the FZ70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Panasonic FZ70

 F5 FZ70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Panasonic F5

 FZ70 F5 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic F5 and Panasonic FZ70

 F5 FZ70 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2013Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FZ70 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic F5 comes with physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ70 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") and a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the F5 and the FZ70.

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FZ70 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F5 and FZ70 is 96 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FZ70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FZ70 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to see the difference in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The visual underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the F5 and FZ70.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FZ70 to provide you with more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FZ70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic F5 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ70 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic F5 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ70 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (606 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic F5 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FZ70 Sports photography factors
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
features tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
55
amazing zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
great battery (400 shots)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic F5 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ70 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
55
great battery (400 CIPA)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (20mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (606g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic F5 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ70 Landscape photography details
33
pretty wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
54
manual focus
relatively wide (20mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
saves RAW files
great battery (400 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic F5 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ70 Vlogging highlights
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
26
relatively wide (20mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than others (606g)
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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic FZ70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic F5 and Panasonic FZ70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2013-07-18
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.70 m 13.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121g (0.27 lbs) 606g (1.34 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 41
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 171
Other
Battery life 250 pictures 400 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $100 $300