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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Panasonic S5 II

Portability
83
Imaging
59
Features
81
Overall
67
Fujifilm X-T10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II front
Portability
59
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Panasonic S5 II Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 381g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Revealed May 2015
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-T20
Panasonic S5 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5952 x 3968 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 740g - 134 x 102 x 90mm
  • Announced January 2023
  • Older Model is Panasonic S5
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Panasonic S5 II Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Fujifilm X-T10 and Panasonic S5 II, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T10 (16MP) and S5 II (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-T10 (APS-C) and S5 II (Full frame) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T10 was unveiled 8 years before the S5 II and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X-T10 grades versus the S5 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T10 over the Panasonic S5 II

 Fujifilm X-T10 S5 II 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 II over the Fujifilm X-T10

 S5 II Fujifilm X-T10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2023May 2015Fresher by 92 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k920kCrisper screen (+920k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T10 and Panasonic S5 II

 Fujifilm X-T10 S5 II 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen dimension3"3.00"Identical screen sizing

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Panasonic S5 II Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T10 enjoys physical dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Panasonic S5 II has dimensions of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-T10 and Panasonic S5 II in our newest 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 are employing at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T10 vs the S5 II.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Panasonic S5 II size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T10 and S5 II is 83 and 59 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Panasonic S5 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Panasonic S5 II Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T10 and S5 II.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T10 having a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Panasonic S5 II will give extra detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Panasonic S5 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Panasonic S5 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Portrait photography details
Panasonic S5 II Portrait photography details
75
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
86
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Street photography features
Panasonic S5 II Street photography features
77
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
above average ISO range (51,000)
lack of image stabilization
77
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
has touch focus
environment proof
very good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic S5 II Sports photography highlights
71
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
83
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
low battery power (370 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S5 II as a Travel photography camera
71
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
does not have a selfie friendly display
72
environment proof
has bluetooth
has touch focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
low battery power (370 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic S5 II Landscape photography advice
75
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average ISO range (51,000)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
82
manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.00")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
has double storage slots
low battery power (370 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic S5 II as a Vlogging camera
34
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic socket
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
79
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (5952 x 3968 pxls)
has external mic port
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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Panasonic S5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T10 and Panasonic S5 II
 Fujifilm X-T10Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-T10 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-05-19 2023-01-04
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 51000 51200
Maximum boosted ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 77 779
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Leica L
Number of lenses 54 65
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3.00 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 1,840 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 24p) 5952 x 3968 @ 30p/24p
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 5952x3968
Video data 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) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 381 grams (0.84 lbs) 740 grams (1.63 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 134 x 102 x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 370 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 DMW-BLJ31
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I) SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Storage slots One 2
Pricing at launch $800 $2,000