Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic ZS5

Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic FZ300 versus Panasonic ZS5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both created by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ300 (12MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ300 was launched 5 years after the ZS5 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FZ300 scores vs the ZS5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ300 Gallery & Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ300 has external dimensions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS5 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the FZ300 versus the ZS5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ300 and ZS5 is 59 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ300 and ZS5.

As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos though you should always take the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer FZ300 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.