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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs

Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Released January 2015
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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic F5 versus Panasonic SZ10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The F5 was revealed 24 months before the SZ10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the F5 grades versus the SZ10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Panasonic SZ10

 F5 SZ10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Panasonic F5

 SZ10 F5 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2013More recent by 24 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic F5 and Panasonic SZ10

 F5 SZ10 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic F5 offers exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ10 has sizing of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic F5 versus Panasonic SZ10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the F5 and the SZ10.

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F5 and SZ10 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The graphic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the F5 and SZ10.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic SZ10 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older F5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic F5 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography advice
29
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
36
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic F5 Street photography information
Panasonic SZ10 Street photography information
56
lighter than average (121g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
70
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (177 grams)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic F5 Sports photography features
Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography features
33
good megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
low frames per second (1.4 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic F5 Travel photography information
Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography information
68
lighter than average (121g)
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
67
lighter than average in class (177 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery life (200 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic F5
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ10
33
quite wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
42
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery life (200 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic F5 Vlogging information
Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging information
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than average (121g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
32
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (177g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic F5 and Panasonic SZ10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2015-01-06
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.70 m 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lbs) 177 grams (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 250 shots 200 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $100 $200