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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GH5 II

Portability
73
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-S10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II front
Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
89
Overall
73

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GH5 II Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S10
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 465g - 126 x 85 x 65mm
  • Announced October 2020
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-S20
Panasonic GH5 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4992 x 3744 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 727g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Announced July 2021
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DC-GH5M2
  • Old Model is Panasonic GH5
  • Renewed by Panasonic GH6
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GH5 II Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GH5 II, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and GH5 II (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) and GH5 II (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-S10 was unveiled 9 months before the GH5 II which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X-S10 scores versus the GH5 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S10 over the Panasonic GH5 II

 Fujifilm X-S10 GH5 II 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 II over the Fujifilm X-S10

 GH5 II Fujifilm X-S10 
AnnouncedJuly 2021October 2020More modern by 9 months
Screen resolution1840k1040kClearer screen (+800k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S10 and Panasonic GH5 II

 Fujifilm X-S10 GH5 II 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully articulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GH5 II Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-S10 offers exterior measurements of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") having a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH5 II has measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 727 grams (1.60 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GH5 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 vs the GH5 II.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GH5 II size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-S10 and GH5 II is 73 and 59 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GH5 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GH5 II Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The image here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-S10 and GH5 II.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-S10 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-S10 will resolve greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-S10 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GH5 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GH5 II Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GH5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Portrait photography information
Panasonic GH5 II Portrait photography information
83
manual focus
amazing megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
77
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GH5 II as a Street photography camera
75
built in image stabilization
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports focus by touch
more heavy than competition in class (465g)
74
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
environment proof
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Sports photography info
Panasonic GH5 II Sports photography info
86
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high frames per second (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization
amazing megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
70
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
terrible battery (400 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GH5 II as a Travel photography camera
76
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
amazing megapixels (26MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition in class (465 grams)
69
environment proof
supports bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
selfie friendly display
terrible battery (400 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic GH5 II Landscape photography factors
86
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization
amazing megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no low pass filter
supports RAW files
76
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
2 card slots
terrible battery (400 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-S10
Vlogging with Panasonic GH5 II
77
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization
supports face detection focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (465 grams)
76
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (4992 x 3744 pxls)
includes microphone support
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GH5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S10 and Panasonic GH5 II
 Fujifilm X-S10Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-S10 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II
Also Known as - Lumix DC-GH5M2
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2020-10-15 2021-07-30
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 200
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 80 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 425 225
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 54 108
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,840 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.76x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4992x3744 (30p/?25p/?24p)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 4992x3744
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 465 gr (1.03 lbs) 727 gr (1.60 lbs)
Dimensions 126 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 1136
Other
Battery life 325 pictures 400 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - DMW-BLK22
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots Single 2
Cost at launch $999 $1,700