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FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FH5

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix XP10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FH5 Key Specs

FujiFilm XP10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 64 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix XP11
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP30
Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS18
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FH5 Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FH5, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the XP10 (12MP) and FH5 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The XP10 was manufactured 11 months prior to the FH5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the XP10 scores versus the FH5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Panasonic FH5

 XP10 FH5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the FujiFilm XP10

 FH5 XP10 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2010Fresher by 11 months

Common features in the FujiFilm XP10 and Panasonic FH5

 XP10 FH5 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm XP10 features physical measurements of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic FH5 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FH5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the XP10 and the FH5.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the XP10 and FH5 is 95 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FH5 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The visual below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the XP10 and FH5.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FH5 to provide greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older XP10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FH5 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH5 Portrait photography advice
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Street photography camera
60
environment proof
lighter than average (135g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
67
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than competition (121 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Sports photography info
Panasonic FH5 Sports photography info
30
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm XP10
Travel photography with Panasonic FH5
60
lighter than average (135 grams)
environment proof
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
71
lighter than competition (121g)
provides touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH5 Landscape photography advice
27
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
38
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH5 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than average (135 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (121 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm XP10 and Panasonic FH5
 FujiFilm FinePix XP10Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix XP10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
Otherwise known as FinePix XP11 Lumix DMC-FS18
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-02 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135g (0.30 lbs) 121g (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 64 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $175 $169