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Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Fujifilm S8500

Portability
55
Imaging
44
Features
43
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Fujifilm S8500 Key Specs

Fujifilm S5 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Introduced July 2007
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm S3 Pro
Fujifilm S8500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Fujifilm S8500 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Fujifilm S5 Pro and Fujifilm S8500, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S5 Pro (6MP) and Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S5 Pro (APS-C) and Fujifilm S8500 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm S5 Pro was launched 6 years prior to the Fujifilm S8500 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S5 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm S5 Pro matches up vs the Fujifilm S8500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S5 Pro over the Fujifilm S8500

 Fujifilm S5 Pro Fujifilm S8500 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Fujifilm S5 Pro

 Fujifilm S8500 Fujifilm S5 Pro 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2007Newer by 67 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S5 Pro and Fujifilm S8500

 Fujifilm S5 Pro Fujifilm S8500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Fujifilm S8500 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S5 Pro enjoys external 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) and the Fujifilm S8500 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S5 Pro and Fujifilm S8500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S5 Pro against the Fujifilm S8500.

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Fujifilm S8500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S5 Pro and Fujifilm S8500 is 55 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Fujifilm S8500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Fujifilm S8500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S5 Pro and Fujifilm S8500.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S5 Pro due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm S8500 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S5 Pro will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Fujifilm S8500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm S8500 Portrait photography advice
50
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
31
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S8500 as a Street photography camera
54
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than average in class (920g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
41
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Sports photography factors
Fujifilm S8500 Sports photography factors
47
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
52
amazing zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/7,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Travel photography features
Fujifilm S8500 Travel photography features
46
lighter than average in class (920g)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
52
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (1104mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Landscape photography features
Fujifilm S8500 Landscape photography features
45
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
41
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S5 Pro
Vlogging with Fujifilm S8500
9
lack of video recording
24
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition (670g)
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Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Fujifilm S8500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S5 Pro and Fujifilm S8500
 Fujifilm FinePix S5 ProFujifilm FinePix S8500
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Fujifilm FinePix S8500
Category Pro DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2007-07-05 2013-01-07
Physical type Large SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23 x 15.5mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 356.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 4256 x 2848 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-1104mm (46.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance - 0cm
Number of lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/7000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m -
Flash settings Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 920 gr (2.03 lbs) 670 gr (1.48 lbs)
Dimensions 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 448 not tested
Other
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $548 $500