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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic S5 II

Portability
61
Imaging
68
Features
85
Overall
74
Fujifilm X-H1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II front
Portability
59
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic S5 II Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 673g - 140 x 97 x 86mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-H2
Panasonic S5 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 5952 x 3968 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 740g - 134 x 102 x 90mm
  • Released January 2023
  • Succeeded the Panasonic S5
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic S5 II Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Fujifilm X-H1 versus Panasonic S5 II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-H1 (24MP) and the S5 II (24MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm X-H1 (APS-C) and S5 II (Full frame) use different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-H1 was launched 5 years earlier than the S5 II which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X-H1 grades against the S5 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H1 over the Panasonic S5 II

 Fujifilm X-H1 S5 II 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 II over the Fujifilm X-H1

 S5 II Fujifilm X-H1 
ReleasedJanuary 2023February 2018Newer by 59 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k1040kCrisper screen (+800k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H1 and Panasonic S5 II

 Fujifilm X-H1 S5 II 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen dimension3"3.00"Identical screen sizing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic S5 II Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-H1 offers outside measurements of 140mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S5 II has specifications of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-H1 versus Panasonic S5 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-H1 compared to the S5 II.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic S5 II size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-H1 and S5 II is 61 and 59 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic S5 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic S5 II Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The pic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-H1 and S5 II.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-H1 has got the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field more difficult. The more aged Fujifilm X-H1 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic S5 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic S5 II Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic S5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic S5 II Portrait photography factors
80
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
86
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S5 II as a Street photography camera
76
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
supports touch to focus
environment proofing
77
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
supports focus via touch
weather proof
above average high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Sports photography info
Panasonic S5 II Sports photography info
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
bad battery power (310 shots)
83
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
supports phase detect auto focus
low battery power (370 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Travel photography details
Panasonic S5 II Travel photography details
64
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
supports touch to focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
bad battery power (310 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
72
weather proof
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
low battery power (370 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Landscape photography info
Panasonic S5 II Landscape photography info
78
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
exports RAW files
environment proofing
2 card slots
bad battery power (310 CIPA)
82
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3.00 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather proof
two card slots
low battery power (370 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Vlogging features
Panasonic S5 II Vlogging features
35
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
79
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
video res high (5952 x 3968 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic S5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H1 and Panasonic S5 II
 Fujifilm X-H1Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-H1 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-02-14 2023-01-04
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor Pro -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 51200
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 204800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 325 779
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Leica L
Number of lenses 54 65
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3.00 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,840 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 5952 x 3968 @ 30p/24p
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 5952x3968
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.2 Gen 2 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 673g (1.48 lb) 740g (1.63 lb)
Dimensions 140 x 97 x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") 134 x 102 x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 310 photographs 370 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - DMW-BLJ31
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Card slots Dual Dual
Retail price $1,300 $2,000