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FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm S5 Pro

Portability
60
Imaging
33
Features
50
Overall
39
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro front
Portability
55
Imaging
44
Features
43
Overall
43

FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Key Specs

FujiFilm HS10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 666g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix HS11
Fujifilm S5 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Released July 2007
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm S3 Pro
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm S5 Pro, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro DSLR and both are sold by FujiFilm. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the HS10 (10MP) and Fujifilm S5 Pro (6MP) and the HS10 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S5 Pro (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The HS10 was announced 3 years later than the Fujifilm S5 Pro and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm S5 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the HS10 matches up against the Fujifilm S5 Pro in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Fujifilm S5 Pro

 HS10 Fujifilm S5 Pro 
ReleasedJuly 2010July 2007More recent by 37 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S5 Pro over the FujiFilm HS10

 Fujifilm S5 Pro HS10 

Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Fujifilm S5 Pro

 HS10 Fujifilm S5 Pro 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm HS10 has external dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") with a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S5 Pro has dimensions of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") along with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm S5 Pro in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the HS10 against the Fujifilm S5 Pro.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm S5 Pro size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HS10 and Fujifilm S5 Pro is 60 and 55 respectively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm S5 Pro top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The visual below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HS10 and Fujifilm S5 Pro.

All in all, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The HS10 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the FujiFilm HS10 will offer you more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern HS10 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm S5 Pro sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Portrait photography details
Fujifilm S5 Pro Portrait photography details
39
manual focus
exports RAW files
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
50
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Street photography details
Fujifilm S5 Pro Street photography details
54
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (666g)
54
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (920 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S5 Pro as a Sports photography camera
41
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S5 Pro as a Travel photography camera
45
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (666 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
46
lighter than competition in class (920 grams)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm HS10
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S5 Pro
44
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
45
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Vlogging details
Fujifilm S5 Pro Vlogging details
23
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than others in class (666 grams)
9
lack of video recording
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS10 and Fujifilm S5 Pro
 FujiFilm FinePix HS10Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix HS10 Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
Also referred to as FinePix HS11 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro DSLR
Announced 2010-07-06 2007-07-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4256 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Nikon F
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Available lenses - 309
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.6
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.63x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format H.264 -
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 666 grams (1.47 lbs) 920 grams (2.03 lbs)
Physical dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 65
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.5
DXO Low light score not tested 448
Other
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $900 $548