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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic F5

Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
75
Overall
66
Fujifilm X-E2S front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2S
(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  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-E2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
Panasonic F5
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2S over the Panasonic F5

 Fujifilm X-E2S F5 
LaunchedJanuary 2016January 2013More modern by 37 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Fujifilm X-E2S

 F5 Fujifilm X-E2S 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2S and Panasonic F5

 Fujifilm X-E2S F5 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic F5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic F5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic F5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic F5 Portrait photography highlights
76
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
29
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Street photography details
Panasonic F5 Street photography details
67
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
56
lighter than others (121 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
Sports photography with Panasonic F5
70
decent MP (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Travel photography details
Panasonic F5 Travel photography details
72
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
does not contain selfie friendly screen
68
lighter than others (121 grams)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
Landscape photography with Panasonic F5
76
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
33
decently wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-E2S
Vlogging with Panasonic F5
35
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone jack
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than others (121g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic F5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2S and Panasonic F5
 Fujifilm X-E2SPanasonic Lumix DMC-F5
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