Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic SZ5

The following is a complete overview of the Fujifilm X-M1 versus Panasonic SZ5, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm X-M1 (APS-C) and SZ5 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-M1 was released 15 months after the SZ5 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ5 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X-M1 matches up vs the SZ5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-M1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-M1 Gallery & Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-M1 provides external dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ5 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-M1 versus Panasonic SZ5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 vs the SZ5.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-M1 and SZ5 is 87 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-M1 and SZ5.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-M1 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-M1 will give more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-M1 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.