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Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs

Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX70
Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic FX75 versus Panasonic ZS5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the FX75 (14MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FX75 was launched within a month of the ZS5 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FX75 grades versus the ZS5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Panasonic ZS5

 FX75 ZS5 
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Panasonic FX75

 ZS5 FX75 

Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Panasonic ZS5

 FX75 ZS5 
AnnouncedJune 2010June 2010Same generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX75 enjoys exterior measurements of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS5 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FX75 versus Panasonic ZS5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the FX75 against the ZS5.

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX75 and ZS5 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FX75 and ZS5.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FX75 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX75 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX75 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FX75
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS5
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS5 Travel photography features
67
boasts focus via touch
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
63
lighter than competition in class (214g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS5 Landscape photography information
37
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS5 Vlogging details
31
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (214g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX75 and Panasonic ZS5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX70 Lumix DMC-TZ8
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-06-01 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine HD II Venus Engine HD II
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.40 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lbs) 214 grams (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $139 $300