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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Nikon Z5

Portability
83
Imaging
59
Features
81
Overall
67
Fujifilm X-T10 front
 
Nikon Z5 front
Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
86
Overall
79

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Nikon Z5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 381g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Announced May 2015
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T20
Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced July 2020
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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Nikon Z5 Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm X-T10 vs Nikon Z5, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T10 (16MP) and Z5 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-T10 (APS-C) and Z5 (Full frame) have different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T10 was revealed 6 years before the Z5 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T10 matches up against the Z5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T10 over the Nikon Z5

 Fujifilm X-T10 Z5 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Fujifilm X-T10

 Z5 Fujifilm X-T10 
AnnouncedJuly 2020May 2015Newer by 62 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k920kSharper display (+120k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T10 and Nikon Z5

 Fujifilm X-T10 Z5 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Nikon Z5 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T10 enjoys outer dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Nikon Z5 has sizing of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-T10 vs Nikon Z5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-T10 versus the Z5.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Nikon Z5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T10 and Z5 is 83 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Nikon Z5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Nikon Z5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The pic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T10 and Z5.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T10 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Nikon Z5 will give extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-T10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Nikon Z5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Nikon Z5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Nikon Z5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Portrait photography info
Nikon Z5 Portrait photography info
75
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW formats
85
has manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Street photography highlights
Nikon Z5 Street photography highlights
77
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good ISO range (51,000)
no image stabilization
74
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
supports focus by touch
weather proofing
great ISO range (51,200)
heavier than competitors in class (675 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Sports photography advice
Nikon Z5 Sports photography advice
71
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
81
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery power (470 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (4.5 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Travel photography features
Nikon Z5 Travel photography features
71
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
68
great battery power (470 per charge)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
resolution is good (24MP)
heavier than competitors in class (675g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon Z5 as a Landscape photography camera
75
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good ISO range (51,000)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
86
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
great battery power (470 CIPA)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Vlogging features
Nikon Z5 Vlogging features
34
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
34
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competitors in class (675g)
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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Nikon Z5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T10 and Nikon Z5
 Fujifilm X-T10Nikon Z5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-T10 Nikon Z5
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2015-05-19 2020-07-20
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II Expeed 6
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 6016 x 4016
Max native ISO 51000 51200
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 77 273
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Available lenses 54 15
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3.2"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 3,690 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.8x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 4.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 24p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 381g (0.84 pounds) 675g (1.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8")
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 350 shots 470 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 EN-EL15c
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots Single Dual
Retail price $800 $1,399