Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic ZS5

Lets look closer at the Panasonic FX90 versus Panasonic ZS5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FX90 (12MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FX90 was introduced 15 months later than the ZS5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FX90 scores against the ZS5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FX90 Gallery and Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX90 enjoys exterior dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS5 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FX90 versus Panasonic ZS5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the FX90 compared to the ZS5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX90 and ZS5 is 95 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX90 and ZS5.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you have to take the production date of the cameras into account. The younger FX90 will have a benefit in sensor technology.