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Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
45
Fujifilm X10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic TS5 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
  • Released July 2012
  • Updated by Fujifilm X20
Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2013
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS4
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS6
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Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic TS5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and TS5 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and TS5 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X10 was introduced 12 months prior to the TS5 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X10 matches up against the TS5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Panasonic TS5

 Fujifilm X10 TS5 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Fujifilm X10

 TS5 Fujifilm X10 
LaunchedJuly 2013July 2012More modern by 12 months
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Panasonic TS5

 Fujifilm X10 TS5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X10 comes with outer measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Panasonic TS5 has specifications of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic TS5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X10 against the TS5.

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X10 and TS5 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The pic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X10 and TS5.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X10 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic TS5 will provide you with more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Portrait photography camera
49
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/1,000 seconds)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
32
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Street photography details
Panasonic TS5 Street photography details
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (2/3")
more heavy than others in class (350 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS5 Sports photography factors
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery power (270 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
47
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery life (370 per charge)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS5 Travel photography highlights
60
good battery power (270 CIPA)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (350 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
72
better than average battery life (370 shots)
weather sealing
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X10
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS5
55
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (270 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
no Timelapse function
52
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
better than average battery life (370 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS5 Vlogging factors
32
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (350g)
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
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Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X10 and Panasonic TS5
 Fujifilm X10Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT5
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2012-07-11 2013-07-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CMOS
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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.00 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/1000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350 grams (0.77 lbs) 214 grams (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 370 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 DMW-BCM13
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $600 $350