Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic S5 II

On this page, we are matching up the Fujifilm X-E4 and Panasonic S5 II, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) and the S5 II (24MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm X-E4 (APS-C) and S5 II (Full frame) posses different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-E4 was revealed 23 months prior to the S5 II making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-E4 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-E4 grades against the S5 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-E4 and Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-E4 Gallery and Panasonic S5 II Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E4 features external measurements of 121mm x 73mm x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 364 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S5 II has dimensions of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-E4 and Panasonic S5 II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-E4 and the S5 II.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E4 and S5 II is 86 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E4 and S5 II.

As you can see, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-E4 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Fujifilm X-E4 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-E4 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.