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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic S5

Portability
72 Imaging
73 Features
92 Overall
80
Fujifilm X-S20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
Portability
60 Imaging
75 Features
92 Overall
81

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic S5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S20
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 6240 x 4160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 491g - 127 x 85 x 65mm
  • Revealed May 2023
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-S10
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 Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
  • Introduced August 2020
  • Successor is Panasonic S5 II
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic S5 Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm X-S20 versus Panasonic S5, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the X-S20 (26MP) and the S5 (24MP) is fairly close but the X-S20 (APS-C) and S5 (Full frame) have different sensor measurements.

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The X-S20 was introduced 2 years later than the S5 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the X-S20 grades against the S5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S20 over the Panasonic S5

          

          

            
 X-S20 S5 
IntroducedMay 2023August 2020Fresher by 34 months
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Fujifilm X-S20

          

          

            
 S5 X-S20 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Fujifilm X-S20 and Panasonic S5

          

          

            
 X-S20 S5 
Focus manually  Dial exact focus
Display typeFully articulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimensions3.00"3.0"Equal display measurements
Display resolution1840k1840kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic S5 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S20 offers external dimensions of 127mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") with a weight of 491 grams (1.08 lbs) and the Panasonic S5 has dimensions of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm X-S20 versus Panasonic S5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the X-S20 and the S5.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic S5 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the X-S20 and S5 is 72 and 60 respectively.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic S5 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic S5 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Often, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the X-S20 and S5.
Clearly, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The X-S20 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Fujifilm X-S20 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The more modern X-S20 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

            Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic S5 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic S5 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic S5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Portrait photography details
Panasonic S5 Portrait photography details
83
 has manual focus
 MP count amazing (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 includes face detect autofocus
 supports RAW files
85
 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (24MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 supports face detect focus
 delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Street photography features
Panasonic S5 Street photography features
75
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 provides touch focus
 more heavy than average in class (491 grams)
77
 screen articulates
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 delivers RAW files
 supports touch focus
 environment proof
 above average high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Sports photography info
Panasonic S5 Sports photography info
86
 quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count amazing (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 includes tracking focus
 great battery pack (750 CIPA)
 comes with phase detect autofocus
81
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet mode (1/8,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good  resolution (24MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 supports tracking focus
 environment proof
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-S20
Travel photography with Panasonic S5
77
 great battery pack (750 CIPA)
 has bluetooth
 provides touch focus
 MP count amazing (26MP)
 built-in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 more heavy than average in class (491g)
79
 environment proof
 connects via bluetooth
 supports touch focus
 good  resolution (24MP)
 selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-S20
Landscape photography with Panasonic S5
86
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 nice screen size (3.00 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count amazing (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 does not have low pass filter
 supports RAW files
 great battery pack (750 per charge)
86
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Leica L mount)
 nice screen size (3.0")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good  resolution (24MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 does not have low pass filter
 above average high ISO (51,200)
 delivers RAW files
 environment proof
 two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic S5 Vlogging highlights
77
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen enabled
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detect autofocus
 great video quality (6240 x 4160 pixels)
 does have microphone socket
 more heavy than average in class (491g)
79
 selfie friendly screen
 screen is touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detect focus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 comes with mic socket
Photography Glossary
        
                
        

          

            
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic S5 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S20 and Panasonic S5
 Fujifilm X-S20Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-S20 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2023-05-24 2020-08-14
Physical type 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 surface area 366.6mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW support    
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 425 225
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Leica L
Total lenses 86 31
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Fully articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3.00" 3.0"
Resolution of display 1,840 thousand dots 1,840 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 900s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash settings 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    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 6240 x 4160 @30p, 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 6240x4160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 491g (1.08 lb) 714g (1.57 lb)
Physical dimensions 127 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 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 750 shots 440 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-II supported) SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Card slots Single Dual
Retail cost $1,299 $1,999