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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Panasonic S5

Portability
83
Imaging
59
Features
81
Overall
67
Fujifilm X-T10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
76
Features
92
Overall
82

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Panasonic S5 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
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-T20
Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.0" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
  • Launched August 2020
  • Updated by Panasonic S5 II
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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Panasonic S5 Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm X-T10 versus Panasonic S5, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T10 (16MP) and S5 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-T10 (APS-C) and S5 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T10 was announced 6 years prior to the S5 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X-T10 matches up vs the S5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T10 over the Panasonic S5

 Fujifilm X-T10 S5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Fujifilm X-T10

 S5 Fujifilm X-T10 
LaunchedAugust 2020May 2015More recent by 63 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k920kClearer screen (+920k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T10 and Panasonic S5

 Fujifilm X-T10 S5 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen dimension3"3.0"Identical screen size

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Panasonic S5 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T10 has got external measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S5 has sizing of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-T10 versus Panasonic S5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T10 and the S5.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Panasonic S5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T10 and S5 is 83 and 60 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Panasonic S5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Panasonic S5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The visual here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T10 and S5.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T10 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic S5 will resolve more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T10 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Panasonic S5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Panasonic S5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Panasonic S5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic S5 Portrait photography advice
75
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW files
85
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Street photography features
Panasonic S5 Street photography features
77
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great high ISO (51,000)
does not have image stabilization
78
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
features focus by touch
weather proof
very good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Sports photography details
Panasonic S5 Sports photography details
71
silent mode (1/32,000s)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
81
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Travel photography factors
Panasonic S5 Travel photography factors
71
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
79
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
features focus by touch
good megapixels (24MP)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic S5 Landscape photography factors
75
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (51,000)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
86
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.0 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather proof
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Vlogging features
Panasonic S5 Vlogging features
34
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
79
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic port
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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Panasonic S5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T10 and Panasonic S5
 Fujifilm X-T10Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-T10 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2015-05-19 2020-08-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 51000 51200
Highest enhanced ISO - 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 77 225
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Leica L
Amount of lenses 54 31
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3.0 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 1,840 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 24p) 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 381 gr (0.84 pounds) 714 gr (1.57 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 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 350 photos 440 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I) SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Storage slots One Two
Retail pricing $800 $1,999