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Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
55
Imaging
45
Features
43
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs

Fujifilm S5 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Launched July 2007
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm S3 Pro
Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Panasonic XS1, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S5 Pro (6MP) and XS1 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S5 Pro (APS-C) and XS1 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm S5 Pro was revealed 6 years prior to the XS1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S5 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm S5 Pro grades vs the XS1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S5 Pro over the Panasonic XS1

 Fujifilm S5 Pro XS1 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Fujifilm S5 Pro

 XS1 Fujifilm S5 Pro 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2007Newer by 67 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm S5 Pro and Panasonic XS1

 Fujifilm S5 Pro XS1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S5 Pro provides external measurements of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") having a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) and the Panasonic XS1 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

See the Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Panasonic XS1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S5 Pro compared to the XS1.

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S5 Pro and XS1 is 55 and 97 respectively.

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S5 Pro and XS1.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S5 Pro with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic XS1 will produce more detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S5 Pro will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
megapixel count low (6MP)
30
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Street photography advice
Panasonic XS1 Street photography advice
54
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than others (920g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (103 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Sports photography details
Panasonic XS1 Sports photography details
47
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S5 Pro
Travel photography with Panasonic XS1
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lighter than others (920 grams)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (6MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors in class (103 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography highlights
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you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Vlogging details
Panasonic XS1 Vlogging details
9
no video recording
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (103 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S5 Pro and Panasonic XS1
 Fujifilm FinePix S5 ProPanasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Class Pro DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2007-07-05 2013-01-07
Body design Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 356.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Highest resolution 4256 x 2848 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 309 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m 4.40 m
Flash options Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 920 grams (2.03 pounds) 103 grams (0.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 260 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $548 $130