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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GH5S

Portability
73
Imaging
71
Features
88
Overall
77
Fujifilm X-S10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
Portability
62
Imaging
49
Features
82
Overall
62

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GH5S Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S10
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 465g - 126 x 85 x 65mm
  • Released October 2020
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-S20
Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Revealed January 2018
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GH5S Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Fujifilm X-S10 and Panasonic GH5S, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and GH5S (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) and GH5S (Four Thirds) have different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-S10 was introduced 2 years after the GH5S which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X-S10 scores versus the GH5S in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S10 over the Panasonic GH5S

 Fujifilm X-S10 GH5S 
RevealedOctober 2020January 2018Newer by 34 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Fujifilm X-S10

 GH5S Fujifilm X-S10 
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k1040kCrisper display (+580k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S10 and Panasonic GH5S

 Fujifilm X-S10 GH5S 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFully articulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GH5S Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-S10 has got outside 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 Panasonic GH5S has sizing of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-S10 and Panasonic GH5S in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 vs the GH5S.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GH5S size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-S10 and GH5S is 73 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GH5S top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GH5S Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-S10 and GH5S.

As you can tell, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S10 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm X-S10 will deliver greater detail using its extra 16MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-S10 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GH5S sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Portrait photography information
Panasonic GH5S Portrait photography information
82
focusing manually
fantastic megapixels (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW formats
61
manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
MP count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Street photography highlights
Panasonic GH5S Street photography highlights
75
built in image stabilization
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
supports focus by touch
more heavy than competition in class (465 grams)
68
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
offers touch to focus
weather proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GH5S as a Sports photography camera
85
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization
fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
55
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GH5S as a Travel photography camera
76
supports bluetooth
supports focus by touch
fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition in class (465g)
61
weather proof
has bluetooth
offers touch to focus
display is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic GH5S Landscape photography highlights
85
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization
fantastic megapixels (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW formats
63
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather proof
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-S10
Vlogging with Panasonic GH5S
77
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization
comes with face detection focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (465 grams)
67
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
supports face detection focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic socket
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GH5S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S10 and Panasonic GH5S
 Fujifilm X-S10Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-S10 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2020-10-15 2018-01-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine 10
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6240 x 4160 3680 x 2760
Max native ISO 12800 51200
Max boosted ISO 51200 204800
Minimum native ISO 160 160
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 80 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 425 225
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 1,620k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.76x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash options 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec USB 3.1
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 465 grams (1.03 lbs) 660 grams (1.46 lbs)
Physical 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 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 325 shots 440 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported)
Card slots Single 2
Launch pricing $999 $2,498