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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic S5

Portability
73
Imaging
71
Features
88
Overall
77
Fujifilm X-S10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
76
Features
92
Overall
82

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic S5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S10
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 465g - 126 x 85 x 65mm
  • Launched October 2020
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-S20
Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.0" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
  • Announced August 2020
  • Updated by Panasonic S5 II
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic S5 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm X-S10 versus Panasonic S5, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and the S5 (24MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) and S5 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-S10 was announced 3 months later than the S5 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X-S10 matches up vs the S5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S10 over the Panasonic S5

 Fujifilm X-S10 S5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Fujifilm X-S10

 S5 Fujifilm X-S10 
Display resolution1840k1040kClearer display (+800k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S10 and Panasonic S5

 Fujifilm X-S10 S5 
AnnouncedOctober 2020August 2020Similar generation
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFully articulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3"3.0"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic S5 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-S10 features exterior measurements of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S5 has sizing of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-S10 versus Panasonic S5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 vs the S5.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic S5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-S10 and S5 is 73 and 60 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic S5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic S5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-S10 and S5.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-S10 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Fujifilm X-S10 will give extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic S5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic S5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic S5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-S10
Portrait photography with Panasonic S5
82
you can focus manually
amazing sensor resolution (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
85
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Street photography advice
Panasonic S5 Street photography advice
75
built in image stabilization
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus via touch
more heavy than competitors (465g)
78
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
supports touch focus
weather proof
good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S5 as a Sports photography camera
85
silent mode (1/32,000s)
high max fps (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization
amazing sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
81
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S5 as a Travel photography camera
76
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
amazing sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors (465 grams)
79
weather proof
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
MP count good (24MP)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Landscape photography info
Panasonic S5 Landscape photography info
85
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization
amazing sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW formats
86
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.0")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Vlogging details
Panasonic S5 Vlogging details
77
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (465g)
79
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic jack
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic S5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S10 and Panasonic S5
 Fujifilm X-S10Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-S10 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2020-10-15 2020-08-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6240 x 4160 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 425 225
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Leica L
Number of lenses 54 31
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Fully articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3.0"
Display resolution 1,040k dot 1,840k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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 w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 465g (1.03 lbs) 714g (1.57 lbs)
Dimensions 126 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 325 shots 440 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I supported) SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Storage slots Single Dual
Cost at release $999 $1,999