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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GH5

Portability
73
Imaging
71
Features
88
Overall
77
Fujifilm X-S10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
Portability
59
Imaging
60
Features
89
Overall
71

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GH5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S10
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 465g - 126 x 85 x 65mm
  • Launched October 2020
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-S20
Panasonic GH5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Old Model is Panasonic GH4
  • Replacement is Panasonic GH5 II
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GH5 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Fujifilm X-S10 versus Panasonic GH5, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and GH5 (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) and GH5 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-S10 was unveiled 3 years after the GH5 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X-S10 grades against the GH5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S10 over the Panasonic GH5

 Fujifilm X-S10 GH5 
LaunchedOctober 2020January 2017More modern by 46 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Fujifilm X-S10

 GH5 Fujifilm X-S10 
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k1040kSharper display (+580k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S10 and Panasonic GH5

 Fujifilm X-S10 GH5 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFully articulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GH5 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-S10 provides outer measurements of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") and a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) while the Panasonic GH5 has sizing of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-S10 versus Panasonic GH5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 and the GH5.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GH5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-S10 and GH5 is 73 and 59 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GH5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GH5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The pic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-S10 and GH5.

To sum up, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-S10 using its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-S10 will render extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-S10 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GH5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Portrait photography info
Panasonic GH5 Portrait photography info
82
manual focus
fantastic sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
76
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-S10
Street photography with Panasonic GH5
75
image stabilization
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
features touch to focus
heavier than competition in class (465 grams)
74
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
has touch focus
weather sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Sports photography details
Panasonic GH5 Sports photography details
85
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (20.0 fps)
image stabilization
fantastic sensor resolution (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
68
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
terrible battery power (410 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Travel photography information
Panasonic GH5 Travel photography information
76
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
fantastic sensor resolution (26MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
heavier than competition in class (465 grams)
68
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery power (410 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-S10
Landscape photography with Panasonic GH5
85
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization
fantastic sensor resolution (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW files
75
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
terrible battery power (410 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Vlogging factors
Panasonic GH5 Vlogging factors
77
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization
has face detection focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic support
heavier than competition in class (465g)
75
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
great video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S10 and Panasonic GH5
 Fujifilm X-S10Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-S10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2020-10-15 2017-01-04
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
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 26 megapixel 20 megapixel
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 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 200
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 80 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 425 225
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3.2"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,620 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.76x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 20.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change 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/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 465 grams (1.03 lbs) 725 grams (1.60 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 77
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 807
Other
Battery life 325 photos 410 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Single Dual
Cost at launch $999 $1,298