Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic S5 II

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-H1 and Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-H1 Gallery and Panasonic S5 II Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.