Fujifilm XP120 vs Panasonic S5

Here, we are reviewing the Fujifilm XP120 versus Panasonic S5, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP120 (16MP) and S5 (24MP) and the Fujifilm XP120 (1/2.3") and S5 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm XP120 was introduced 4 years before the S5 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm XP120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm XP120 matches up versus the S5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix XP120 and Panasonic Lumix DC-S5. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP120 Gallery and Panasonic S5 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP120 comes with outer dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") having a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S5 has proportions of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).

See the Fujifilm XP120 versus Panasonic S5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP120 against the S5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP120 and S5 is 91 and 60 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP120 and S5.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XP120 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic S5 will offer you greater detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XP120 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.