Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic F5
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
- Revealed January 2016
- Superseded the Fujifilm X-E2
- Later Model is Fujifilm X-E3
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Launched January 2013
Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic F5 Overview
Following is a complete overview of the Fujifilm X-E2S and Panasonic F5, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) and the F5 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm X-E2S (APS-C) and F5 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe Fujifilm X-E2S was manufactured 3 years after the F5 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-E2S being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm X-E2S matches up versus the F5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic F5 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-E2S & Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X-E2S Gallery & Panasonic F5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2S over the Panasonic F5
Fujifilm X-E2S | F5 | |||
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Launched | January 2016 | January 2013 | More modern by 37 months | |
Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Fujifilm X-E2S
F5 | Fujifilm X-E2S |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2S and Panasonic F5
Fujifilm X-E2S | F5 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-E2S enjoys exterior measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Panasonic F5 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
See the Fujifilm X-E2S and Panasonic F5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2S against the F5.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E2S and F5 is 85 and 96 respectively.
Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The image below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E2S and F5.
All in all, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-E2S because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-E2S will produce extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-E2S should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic F5 Specifications
Fujifilm X-E2S | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm X-E2S | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2016-01-15 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXR Processor II | - |
Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS II | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 368.2mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 77 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Fujifilm X | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 54 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) | 5.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain, Commander | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
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 | 350g (0.77 lbs) | 121g (0.27 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
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 | 350 shots | 250 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-W126 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $599 | $100 |