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Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs

Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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
  • Launched June 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic XS1 versus Panasonic ZS5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the XS1 (16MP) and ZS5 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The XS1 was introduced 2 years later than the ZS5 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the XS1 grades versus the ZS5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Panasonic ZS5

 XS1 ZS5 
LaunchedJanuary 2013June 2010More recent by 32 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Panasonic XS1

 ZS5 XS1 

Common features in the Panasonic XS1 and Panasonic ZS5

 XS1 ZS5 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic XS1 has outer dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the XS1 against the ZS5.

Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XS1 and ZS5 is 97 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the XS1 and ZS5.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic XS1 to give you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer XS1 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic XS1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Portrait photography camera
30
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS5 Street photography highlights
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (103g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (214g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS5 Sports photography factors
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
31
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS5 Travel photography information
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lighter than others in class (103 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS5 Landscape photography info
39
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic XS1
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS5
31
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (103 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
31
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic XS1 and Panasonic ZS5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-TZ8
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 103 grams (0.23 pounds) 214 grams (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery life 260 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $130 $300