FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm S5 Pro
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix HS10 and Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm HS10 Gallery and Fujifilm S5 Pro Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Fujifilm S5 Pro
HS10 | Fujifilm S5 Pro | |||
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Released | July 2010 | ![]() | July 2007 | More recent by 37 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S5 Pro over the FujiFilm HS10
Fujifilm S5 Pro | HS10 |
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Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Fujifilm S5 Pro
HS10 | Fujifilm S5 Pro | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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 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.

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FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 | Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro | |
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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 |