Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic S5 II X

Lets look more in depth at the Fujifilm X-H1 versus Panasonic S5 II X, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-H1 (24MP) and the S5 II X (24MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm X-H1 (APS-C) and S5 II X (Full frame) have different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-H1 was introduced 5 years before the S5 II X and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X-H1 grades against the S5 II X in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-H1 & Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X-H1 Gallery & Panasonic S5 II X Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-H1 has outer dimensions of 140mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Panasonic S5 II X has sizing of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-H1 versus Panasonic S5 II X in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-H1 vs the S5 II X.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-H1 and S5 II X is 61 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-H1 and S5 II X.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-H1 offers the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging. The older Fujifilm X-H1 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.