Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro was introduced in July 2007 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 was introduced in July 2015. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Highlights

      • 6 MP APS-C CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 11 Focus Points
      • 2.5" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
      • Built-in Flash

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 Highlights

      • 20.3 MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
      • 200 - 25,600 Native ISO
      • 49 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 1,040k dot Fully Articulated Screen
      • 2,360k dot Electronic Viewfinder
      • 10.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 3840 x 2160 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-In Wi-Fi
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8.

      PROS

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8

      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 487 g (1.07 lb / 17.18 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8

      •   No Video Capture
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 6 Megapixel
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 65
      •   Weight - 920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.3 Megapixel
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/16000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   DxO Overall Score - 75

      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro over Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8.

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs Micro Four Thirds
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 200
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Top LCD Screen vs
      Built-in Flash vs
      Higher DxO Dynamic Range 13.5 vs 12.6

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      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 over Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro.

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
      Video Capture vs
      Higher Sensor Resolution 6 Megapixel vs 20.3 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 3,200 vs 25,600
      Max Image Resolution 4256 x 2848 vs 5184 x 3888
      Timelapse Recording vs
      More Focus Points 11 vs 49
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Image Stabilization vs Sensor Shift
      Screen Type Fixed vs Fully Articulated
      Touch Screen vs
      Larger Screen 2.5" vs 3.0"
      Higher Resolution Screen 230k dot vs 1,040k dot
      Live View vs
      Higher Viewfinder Coverage 95% vs 100%
      Higher Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) 0.63x vs 0.77x
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 60 sec
      Multi-Segment Metering vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      Higher DxO Low Light ISO 448 vs 806
      Higher DxO Color Depth 21.6 vs 23.5
      Higher DxO Overall Score 65 vs 75
      HDMI Output vs Micro
      Microphone Input vs
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs
      Environmental Sealing vs
      Lighter 920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz) vs 487 g (1.07 lb / 17.18 oz)

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
        High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Bluetooth

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro has a 2.5" Fixed screen with 230k dot resolution and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 has a 3.0" Fully Articulated screen with 1,040k dot resolution. Fully articulated screen makes Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting. Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality (available only on Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8) allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

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      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 with Fully Articulated screen


      Viewfinder

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinderPanasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 2,360k dot resolution. Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro has 95% coverage with 0.94x (0.63x 35mm equivalent) magnification and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 has 100% coverage with 1.54x (0.77x 35mm equivalent) magnification.

      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro features a 6 megapixel APS-C CCD sensor with dimensions of 23 x 15.5 mm and a total area of 356.5 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200. Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 features a 20.3 megapixel Micro Four Thirds CMOS sensor with dimensions of 17.3 x 13 mm and a total area of 169 mm2. Its native ISO range is 200 - 25,600 and expands to 100 - 25,600 in boosted mode.


      Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

      Sensor size chart
      Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
      Image cannot be displayedMedium Format44 x 33 mm1452 mm24:30.79x
      Image cannot be displayedFull Frame36 x 24 mm864 mm23:21x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-H27 x 18 mm486 mm23:21.3x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.6 x 15.6 mm368.2 mm23:21.5x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
      Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
      Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

      Photography Features

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro can take pictures up to 4256 x 2848 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3024 x 2016, 2304 x 1536 with 3:2 aspect ratios. Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 is equipped with Venus Engine processor and can take pictures up to 5184 x 3888 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4:3 (3712 x 2784, 2624 x 1968), 3:2 (5184 x 3456, 3712 x 2480, 2624 x 1752, 1824 x 1216), 16:9 (5184 x 2920, 3840 x 2160, 1824 x 1024), 1:1 (3888 x 3888, 1968 x 1968, 1712 x 1712) with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Lens Mount

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro has Nikon F lens mount and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 has Micro Four Thirds lens mount. Due to APS-C sensor in Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro its crop factor is equal to 1.5x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5. Due to Micro Four Thirds sensor in Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 its crop factor is equal to 2x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 2.


      In-Body Image Stabilization on Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 has a built-in Sensor Shift in-body image stabilization (IBIS). This means that you are still getting vibration reduction when camera is paired with non-image stabilizied lenses. It also works with lenses with optical image stabilization and in combination can achieve even better compensation.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi on Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 has a built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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      NFC on Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      External Storage Slots

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro has a single Compact Flash (Type I/II) card slot. Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro has Electronically controlled Vertical-traverse Focal-plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro, and up to 1/16000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/8000 sec with mechanical shutter on Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.


      Flash

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro has a built-in flash with maximum range of 12.00 m and also accepts external flash which can be connected via X-contact hot-shoe (with i-TTL support). Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/250 sec on Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro.

      Physical Parameters

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro body has dimensions of 147 x 113 x 74 mm (5.79 x 4.45 x 2.91") and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 body has dimensions of 133 x 78 x 63 mm (5.24 x 3.07 x 2.48"). Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro weighs 920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz) and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 weighs 487 g (1.07 lb / 17.18 oz).

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8

      147 mm

      113 mm

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      133 mm

      78 mm

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      113 mm

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      78 mm

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      74 mm

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      63 mm

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      Size comparisons of Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      77
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8

      POOR
      54
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      73
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8

      GOOD
      70
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Small Sensor
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8

      GOOD
      72
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      90
      •   Small Sensor
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 487 g (1.07 lb / 17.18 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 487 g (1.07 lb / 17.18 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 and give them scores of 57 and 76 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8

      OVERALL
      57
      OVERALL
      76

      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8

      GOOD
      70
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 6 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 65
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.3 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 75

      Photo

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      GOOD
      76
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/16000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps

      Video

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8

      BAD
      0
      •   No Image Stabilization
      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   Low Video Recording Limit

      Focusing

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      GOOD
      79
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot

      Connectivity

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8

      POOR
      41
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8

      BAD
      36
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 487 g (1.07 lb / 17.18 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots


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