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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
55
Imaging
51
Features
80
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 831g - 137 x 99 x 131mm
  • Revealed June 2014
  • Renewed by Panasonic FZ2500
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
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Panasonic FZ1000 versus Panasonic ZS5, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the FZ1000 (20MP) and ZS5 (12MP) and the FZ1000 (1") and ZS5 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ1000 was introduced 4 years after the ZS5 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FZ1000 scores versus the ZS5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 over the Panasonic ZS5

 FZ1000 ZS5 
IntroducedJune 2014June 2010Newer by 49 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Panasonic FZ1000

 ZS5 FZ1000 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 and Panasonic ZS5

 FZ1000 ZS5 
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ1000 features outer dimensions of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") along with a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS5 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the FZ1000 and the ZS5.

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ1000 and ZS5 is 55 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The pic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ1000 and ZS5.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FZ1000 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic FZ1000 will resolve greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer FZ1000 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Portrait photography camera
70
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
27
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ1000
Street photography with Panasonic ZS5
70
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (214 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS5 Sports photography features
67
incredible zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with tracking focus
does not have phase detect auto focus
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ1000
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS5
65
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (400mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than competition (214g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ1000
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS5
64
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
33
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Vlogging camera
66
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
31
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (214g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ1000 and Panasonic ZS5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ8
Type Large Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-06-12 2010-06-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-400mm (16.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.0 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.50 m (at Auto ISO) 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 831 grams (1.83 lbs) 214 grams (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 137 x 99 x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 64 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 517 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DMW-BLC12PP -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $800 $300