Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic ZS5
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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs
(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
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- 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
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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic ZS5 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery & Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 over the Panasonic ZS5
FZ1000 | ZS5 | |||
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Introduced | June 2014 | June 2010 | Newer by 49 months | |
Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Panasonic FZ1000
ZS5 | FZ1000 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 and Panasonic ZS5
FZ1000 | ZS5 | |||
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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).
Compare the Panasonic FZ1000 versus Panasonic ZS5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ1000 and ZS5 is 55 and 92 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | |
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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 |