Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GX850

Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GX850, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and GX850 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) and GX850 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-S10 was announced 3 years later than the GX850 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-S10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X-S10 grades versus the GX850 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-S10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-S10 Gallery and Panasonic GX850 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-S10 has got external measurements of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") having a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) and the Panasonic GX850 has specifications of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic GX850 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 and the GX850.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-S10 and GX850 is 73 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-S10 and GX850.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-S10 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-S10 will deliver more detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-S10 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.