Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic ZS1

Following is a extended review of the Panasonic F5 and Panasonic ZS1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the F5 (14MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the F5 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The F5 was unveiled 3 years after the ZS1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the F5 scores against the ZS1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic F5 Gallery and Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic F5 has got physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS1 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic F5 and Panasonic ZS1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the F5 vs the ZS1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F5 and ZS1 is 96 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The image below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the F5 and ZS1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The F5 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic F5 will render extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern F5 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.