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Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic SZ5

Portability
83 Imaging
37 Features
57 Overall
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Fujifilm X10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 front
Portability
95 Imaging
37 Features
34 Overall
35

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic SZ5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X20
Panasonic SZ5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
  • Revealed July 2012
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Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic SZ5 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Fujifilm X10 and Panasonic SZ5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and SZ5 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X10 was released at a similar time to the SZ5 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X10 grades vs the SZ5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Panasonic SZ5

          

          

            
 Fujifilm X10 SZ5 
Focus manually  More precise focusing
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Fujifilm X10

          

          

            
 SZ5 Fujifilm X10 
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Panasonic SZ5

          

          

            
 Fujifilm X10 SZ5 
RevealedJuly 2012July 2012Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither provides Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic SZ5 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X10 provides outer measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ5 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm X10 and Panasonic SZ5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X10 versus the SZ5.
Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic SZ5 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X10 and SZ5 is 83 and 95 respectively.
Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic SZ5 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic SZ5 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Often, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The picture below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X10 and SZ5.
To sum up, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X10 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic SZ5 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively.

            Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic SZ5 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X10
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ5
48
 you can focus manually
 high flash sync speed (1/1,000s)
 includes face detection autofocus
 saves RAW formats
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor size is small (2/3")
33
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 features face detection autofocus
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X10 Street photography factors
Panasonic SZ5 Street photography factors
57
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW formats
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is small (2/3")
 heavier than others in class (350g)
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (136 grams)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Fujifilm X10
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ5
43
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes tracking autofocus
 good battery (270 per charge)
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor size is small (2/3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
39
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 low fps (2.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Fujifilm X10 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic SZ5 as a Travel photography camera
60
 good battery (270 per charge)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 heavier than others in class (350g)
 low MP (12MP)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
70
 lighter than average in class (136 grams)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (25mm)
 great reach (250mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X10 Landscape photography details
Panasonic SZ5 Landscape photography details
54
 you can focus manually
 decently wide (28mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 screen is a good size (2.8")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW formats
 good battery (270 CIPA)
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (2/3")
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
42
 pretty wide (25mm)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 lack of manual mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X10 Vlogging factors
Panasonic SZ5 Vlogging factors
32
 decently wide (28mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection autofocus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 doesn't have external mic jack
 heavier than others in class (350 grams)
32
 pretty wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection autofocus
 lighter than average in class (136 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing external microphone support
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Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic SZ5 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X10 and Panasonic SZ5
 Fujifilm X10Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-07-11 2012-07-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 9.00 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/1000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 fps) 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 350 gr (0.77 lb) 136 gr (0.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 245 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 shots 250 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $600 $195