• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 300.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2 inch 30.7mm2
  • 12.0 megapixels
  • 35.00mm - 175.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Panasonic DMC-ZS5 advantages over Fujifilm Z700EXR

  • Larger lens aperture
    f/3.3 vs f/3.9
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • More telephoto lens reach
    300 mm vs 175 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 340 vs 170 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 35 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    2.3 fps vs 1.6 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/2000 vs 1/1000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Fujifilm Z700EXR advantages over Panasonic DMC-ZS5

  • Thinner
    20 mm vs 32 mm
    Thinner
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Lighter weight
    158g vs 206g
    Lighter weight
  • More dots on screen
    460k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    5 vs 3 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic DMC-ZS3

Panasonic DMC-ZS5
Panasonic DMC-ZS3
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Fast startup
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • HDMI out
  • More dots on screen
Fujifilm Z700EXR
Panasonic DMC-ZS3
  • $280
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compared to Panasonic DMC-ZS7

Panasonic DMC-ZS5
Panasonic DMC-ZS7
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Fast startup
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • HDMI out
  • More dots on screen
Fujifilm Z700EXR
Panasonic DMC-ZS7
  • $280
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compared to Fujifilm Z800EXR

Panasonic DMC-ZS5
Fujifilm Z800EXR
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $156
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
Fujifilm Z700EXR
Fujifilm Z800EXR
  • $280
  • 1/2 inch
  • $156
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive

Compared to Panasonic ZS10

Panasonic DMC-ZS5
Panasonic ZS10
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $214
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
Fujifilm Z700EXR
Panasonic ZS10
  • $280
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $214
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Larger lens aperture

Compared to Fujifilm Z900EXR

Panasonic DMC-ZS5
Fujifilm Z900EXR
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $120
  • 1/2 inch
  • Thinner
  • HDMI out
Fujifilm Z700EXR
Fujifilm Z900EXR
  • $280
  • 1/2 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $120
  • 1/2 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • HDMI out
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