Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GM5

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GM5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and GM5 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) and GM5 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-S10 was unveiled 6 years later than the GM5 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-S10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X-S10 matches up against the GM5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-S10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-S10 Gallery and Panasonic GM5 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-S10 has got external measurements of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") and a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) and the Panasonic GM5 has measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GM5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 and the GM5.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-S10 and GM5 is 73 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The photograph below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-S10 and GM5.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-S10 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-S10 will resolve greater detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-S10 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.