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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic S5 II X

Portability
73
Imaging
71
Features
88
Overall
77
Fujifilm X-S10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X front
Portability
59
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic S5 II X Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S10
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 465g - 126 x 85 x 65mm
  • Released October 2020
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-S20
Panasonic S5 II X
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5952 x 3968 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 740g - 134 x 102 x 90mm
  • Released January 2023
  • Superseded the Panasonic S5
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic S5 II X Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic S5 II X, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and the S5 II X (24MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) and S5 II X (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-S10 was manufactured 3 years prior to the S5 II X which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-S10 matches up against the S5 II X in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S10 over the Panasonic S5 II X

 Fujifilm X-S10 S5 II X 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 II X over the Fujifilm X-S10

 S5 II X Fujifilm X-S10 
ReleasedJanuary 2023October 2020More modern by 27 months
Display resolution1840k1040kClearer display (+800k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S10 and Panasonic S5 II X

 Fujifilm X-S10 S5 II X 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFully articulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3"3.00"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic S5 II X Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-S10 features exterior dimensions 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 S5 II X has sizing of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic S5 II X in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 versus the S5 II X.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic S5 II X size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-S10 and S5 II X is 73 and 59 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic S5 II X top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic S5 II X Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-S10 and S5 II X.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-S10 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Fujifilm X-S10 will offer you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-S10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic S5 II X sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic S5 II X Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic S5 II X Portrait photography advice
82
focusing manually
megapixel count excellent (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
86
you can focus manually
decent MP (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Street photography features
Panasonic S5 II X Street photography features
75
image stabilization
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
heavier than competitors (465 grams)
77
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
includes touch to focus
weather proofing
very good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Sports photography advice
Panasonic S5 II X Sports photography advice
85
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high fps (20.0 frames per second)
image stabilization
megapixel count excellent (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
83
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
has phase detect auto focus
low battery power (370 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-S10
Travel photography with Panasonic S5 II X
76
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count excellent (26 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
heavier than competitors (465g)
72
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
includes touch to focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
low battery power (370 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Landscape photography features
Panasonic S5 II X Landscape photography features
85
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization
megapixel count excellent (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
exports RAW formats
82
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.00")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
has double storage slots
low battery power (370 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic S5 II X Vlogging highlights
77
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
image stabilization
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic jack
heavier than competitors (465 grams)
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
high video quality (5952 x 3968 pxls)
has external microphone port
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic S5 II X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S10 and Panasonic S5 II X
 Fujifilm X-S10Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-S10 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2020-10-15 2023-01-04
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Highest boosted ISO 51200 204800
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 425 779
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Leica L
Amount of lenses 54 65
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Fully articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3.00"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,840 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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 w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/250 secs
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 5952 x 3968 @ 30p/24p
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 5952x3968
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec USB 3.2 Gen 2 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 465g (1.03 lb) 740g (1.63 lb)
Dimensions 126 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 134 x 102 x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5")
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 pictures 370 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - DMW-BLJ31
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I supported) SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Storage slots 1 Dual
Cost at launch $999 $2,199