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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic ZR1 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 ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Panasonic F5 versus Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both created by Panasonic. The resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The F5 was announced 3 years after the ZR1 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the F5 grades vs the ZR1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Panasonic ZR1

 F5 ZR1 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2009More modern by 42 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Panasonic F5

 ZR1 F5 

Common features in the Panasonic F5 and Panasonic ZR1

 F5 ZR1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic F5 has got external measurements 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 ZR1 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic F5 versus Panasonic ZR1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the F5 versus the ZR1.

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F5 and ZR1 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the F5 and ZR1.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic F5 to give extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher F5 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic F5 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography advice
29
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic F5 Street photography info
Panasonic ZR1 Street photography info
56
lighter than average (121 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic F5
Sports photography with Panasonic ZR1
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic F5
Travel photography with Panasonic ZR1
68
lighter than average (121 grams)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
57
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic F5 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZR1 Landscape photography information
33
pretty wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
32
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic F5 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZR1 Vlogging features
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than average (121g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
28
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic F5 and Panasonic ZR1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-ZX1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 2009-07-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine V
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.70 m 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lb) 158 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $100 $280