Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic F5

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic F5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and the F5 (14MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and F5 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X10 was introduced 6 months earlier than the F5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X10 scores versus the F5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X10 Gallery and Panasonic F5 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X10 has outside dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Panasonic F5 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic F5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X10 against the F5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X10 and F5 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The photograph below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X10 and F5.

All in all, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X10 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic F5 will offer greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.