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Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony A700 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
- Announced June 2010
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ8
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
- Announced December 2007
- Replaced the Konica Minolta 7D
- Updated by Sony A77
Photography Glossary Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony A700 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Panasonic ZS5 and Sony A700, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS5 (12MP) and the A700 (12MP) is very well matched but the ZS5 (1/2.3") and A700 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe ZS5 was released 2 years after the A700 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ZS5 matches up versus the A700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS5 Gallery & Sony A700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Sony A700
| ZS5 | A700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | June 2010 |  | December 2007 | More modern by 31 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Panasonic ZS5
| A700 | ZS5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS5 and Sony A700
| ZS5 | A700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony A700 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS5 comes with external measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony A700 has sizing of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the ZS5 versus the A700.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS5 and A700 is 92 and 58 respectively.
Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony A700 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The image underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS5 and A700.
As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical MP but different sensor sizes. The ZS5 comes with the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF more challenging. The newer ZS5 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony A700 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 |
| Also called | Lumix DMC-TZ8 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
| Announced | 2010-06-16 | 2007-12-19 |
| Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Venus Engine HD II | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4272 x 2848 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 143 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.6x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.30 m | 12.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | - | 1/250 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 214g (0.47 pounds) | 768g (1.69 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 66 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.9 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 581 |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | - | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 2 |
| Cost at launch | $300 | $1,000 |