Fujifilm X-T100 vs Panasonic S5 II

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm X-T100 vs Panasonic S5 II, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T100 (24MP) and the S5 II (24MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm X-T100 (APS-C) and S5 II (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T100 was launched 5 years before the S5 II which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm X-T100 matches up versus the S5 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-T100 and Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-T100 Gallery and Panasonic S5 II Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T100 comes with external measurements of 121mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 448 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Panasonic S5 II has proportions of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-T100 vs Panasonic S5 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-T100 compared to the S5 II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T100 and S5 II is 80 and 59 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T100 and S5 II.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T100 uses the smaller sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field more challenging. The more aged Fujifilm X-T100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.