Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic ZS50

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic F5 and Panasonic ZS50, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The F5 was manufactured 24 months prior to the ZS50 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the F5 grades versus the ZS50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic F5 Gallery & Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic F5 comes with exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS50 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the F5 and the ZS50.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F5 and ZS50 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The image here should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the F5 and ZS50.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic F5 to offer extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged F5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.