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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic SZ1

Portability
96 Imaging
38 Features
23 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front
Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
34 Overall
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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic SZ1 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Panasonic SZ1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic SZ1 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic F5 and Panasonic SZ1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are built by Panasonic. The resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the SZ1 (16MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The F5 was revealed 13 months later than the SZ1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the F5 grades versus the SZ1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Panasonic SZ1

		

		

			
 F5 SZ1 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 13 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Panasonic F5

		

		

			
 SZ1 F5 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic F5 and Panasonic SZ1

		

		

			
 F5 SZ1 
Manual focus  No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display  Neither includes Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic F5 features outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ1 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the F5 and the SZ1.
Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic SZ1 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F5 and SZ1 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic SZ1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the F5 and SZ1.
To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic SZ1 to offer more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher F5 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic SZ1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Panasonic F5 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic SZ1 as a Portrait photography camera
29
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not possible
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
34
 good MP (16MP)
 has face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Panasonic F5 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic SZ1 as a Street photography camera
56
 lighter than others in class (121g)
 no articulating screen
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
63
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (131 grams)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic F5 Sports photography details
Panasonic SZ1 Sports photography details
33
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 has tracking focus
 max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
40
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16MP)
 has tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Panasonic F5
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ1
68
 lighter than others in class (121g)
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
70
 lighter than average in class (131 grams)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (25mm)
 great reach (250mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic F5 Landscape photography features
Panasonic SZ1 Landscape photography features
33
 really wide (28mm)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 manual mode not possible
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 missing Time Lapse function
43
 relatively wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16MP)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 manual exposure not available
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Panasonic F5 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic SZ1 as a Vlogging camera
28
 really wide (28mm)
 lighter than others in class (121g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 does not have image stabilization
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing mic port
32
 relatively wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focusing
 lighter than average in class (131g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have microphone support
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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic F5 and Panasonic SZ1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
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    
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 5.70 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash    
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lbs) 131 grams (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 images 250 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $100 $179