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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z5

Portability
61
Imaging
69
Features
85
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-H1 front
 
Nikon Z5 front
Portability
62
Imaging
77
Features
86
Overall
80

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 673g - 140 x 97 x 86mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-H2
Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched July 2020
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z5 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z5, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-H1 (24MP) and the Z5 (24MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm X-H1 (APS-C) and Z5 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-H1 was launched 3 years prior to the Z5 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X-H1 scores against the Z5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H1 over the Nikon Z5

 Fujifilm X-H1 Z5 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Fujifilm X-H1

 Z5 Fujifilm X-H1 
LaunchedJuly 2020February 2018More recent by 29 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H1 and Nikon Z5

 Fujifilm X-H1 Z5 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen resolution1040k1040kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-H1 provides physical measurements of 140mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") having a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Nikon Z5 has proportions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-H1 compared to the Z5.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-H1 and Z5 is 61 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The graphic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-H1 and Z5.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-H1 contains the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder. The older Fujifilm X-H1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Portrait photography features
Nikon Z5 Portrait photography features
81
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
86
manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Street photography features
Nikon Z5 Street photography features
77
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
includes focus via touch
environment proof
74
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
environment proofing
great high ISO (51,200)
heavier than competition in class (675g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon Z5 as a Sports photography camera
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery power (310 shots)
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery pack (470 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.5 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Travel photography features
Nikon Z5 Travel photography features
64
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
not so great battery power (310 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
great battery pack (470 per charge)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
decent MP (24MP)
heavier than competition in class (675 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon Z5 as a Landscape photography camera
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
environment proof
has dual storage slots
not so great battery power (310 CIPA)
87
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Vlogging info
Nikon Z5 Vlogging info
35
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
34
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic support
does not offer selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition in class (675 grams)
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Nikon Z5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H1 and Nikon Z5
 Fujifilm X-H1Nikon Z5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-H1 Nikon Z5
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2018-02-14 2020-07-20
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor Pro Expeed 6
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 6016 x 4016
Maximum native ISO 12800 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 102400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 325 273
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Available lenses 54 15
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 3,690 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.8x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames per second 4.5 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 673 grams (1.48 lbs) 675 grams (1.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 140 x 97 x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 310 images 470 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL15c
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots 2 2
Launch cost $1,300 $1,399