• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 14.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 480.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • APS-C 366.6mm2
  • 40.2 megapixels
  • ISO 125 - 12,800

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Differences

Panasonic ZS19 advantages over Fujifilm X-T5

  • Less expensive
    $300 vs $1700 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Slower slow-motion
    220 fps vs 120 fps
    Supports slower slow-mo
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Thinner
    28 mm vs 63 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    202g vs 557g
    Lighter weight

Fujifilm X-T5 advantages over Panasonic ZS19

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Tilt-swivel vs none
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Larger sensor
    APS-C vs 1/2.33 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 3.04 vs 1.42 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Shoot 4K video
    No vs 1080p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • More dots on screen
    1840k vs 460k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • More pixels
    40.2 vs 14.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Dual card slots
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Yes vs No
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Longer exposure
    3600 vs 60 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Faster shutter
    1/180000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    51200 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Rear display
    Both provide
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Touchscreen
    Both provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Both provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter

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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic ZS8

Panasonic ZS19
Panasonic ZS8
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $259
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Faster shutter
Fujifilm X-T5
Panasonic ZS8
  • $1700
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking
  • $259
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Internal flash

Compared to Samsung WB150F

Panasonic ZS19
Samsung WB150F
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • HDMI out
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
Fujifilm X-T5
Samsung WB150F
  • $1700
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in GPS

Compared to Panasonic ZS20

Panasonic ZS19
Panasonic ZS20
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • $217
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Built-in GPS
Fujifilm X-T5
Panasonic ZS20
  • $1700
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $217
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Slower slow-motion

Compared to Panasonic ZS30

Panasonic ZS19
Panasonic ZS30
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer exposure
  • $319
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
Fujifilm X-T5
Panasonic ZS30
  • $1700
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking
  • $319
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Slower slow-motion

Compared to Panasonic ZS25

Panasonic ZS19
Panasonic ZS25
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Longer exposure
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
Fujifilm X-T5
Panasonic ZS25
  • $1700
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Internal flash
  • Thinner
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