FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic GM5

The following is a in-depth analysis of the FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic GM5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the HS10 (10MP) and GM5 (16MP) and the HS10 (1/2.3") and GM5 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The HS10 was revealed 5 years prior to the GM5 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the HS10 scores versus the GM5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix HS10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm HS10 Gallery and Panasonic GM5 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm HS10 offers outer measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") along with a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GM5 has specifications of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic GM5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the HS10 against the GM5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the HS10 and GM5 is 60 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The image underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the HS10 and GM5.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The HS10 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic GM5 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged HS10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.