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FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic SZ5

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix XP10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic SZ5 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
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix XP11
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP30
Panasonic SZ5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
  • Released July 2012
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic SZ5 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the FujiFilm XP10 versus Panasonic SZ5, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the XP10 (12MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The XP10 was announced 3 years before the SZ5 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the XP10 grades against the SZ5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Panasonic SZ5

 XP10 SZ5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the FujiFilm XP10

 SZ5 XP10 
ReleasedJuly 2012February 2010Newer by 29 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm XP10 and Panasonic SZ5

 XP10 SZ5 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic SZ5 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm XP10 enjoys external measurements of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ5 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm XP10 versus Panasonic SZ5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the XP10 against the SZ5.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic SZ5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the XP10 and SZ5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic SZ5 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic SZ5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the XP10 and SZ5.

As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic SZ5 to give extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged XP10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic SZ5 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic SZ5 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
decent MP (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ5 as a Street photography camera
60
environment proofing
lighter than competitors (135 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Sports photography features
Panasonic SZ5 Sports photography features
30
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Travel photography advice
Panasonic SZ5 Travel photography advice
60
lighter than competitors (135g)
environment proofing
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
70
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm XP10
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ5
27
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
42
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Vlogging details
Panasonic SZ5 Vlogging details
25
lighter than competitors (135g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
32
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic SZ5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm XP10 and Panasonic SZ5
 FujiFilm FinePix XP10Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix XP10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
Also called FinePix XP11 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-02 2012-07-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lb) 136 grams (0.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 64 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $175 $195