Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FH5

Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm X10 versus Panasonic FH5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and FH5 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and FH5 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X10 was unveiled 19 months later than the FH5 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X10 grades versus the FH5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X10 Gallery & Panasonic FH5 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X10 provides exterior measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Panasonic FH5 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X10 and the FH5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X10 and FH5 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X10 and FH5.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X10 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FH5 will offer extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X10 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.