Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon Z5

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon Z5, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and the Z5 (24MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) and Z5 (Full frame) boast different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-S10 was announced 3 months after the Z5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X-S10 grades vs the Z5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-S10 and Nikon Z5. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-S10 Gallery and Nikon Z5 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-S10 has physical measurements of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) while the Nikon Z5 has specifications of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon Z5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 vs the Z5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-S10 and Z5 is 73 and 62 respectively.

Normally, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-S10 and Z5.

As you can see, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S10 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Fujifilm X-S10 will offer you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively.