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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic S5 II X

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

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic S5 II X Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase 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
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-H2
Panasonic S5 II X
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5952 x 3968 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 740g - 134 x 102 x 90mm
  • Revealed January 2023
  • Older Model is Panasonic S5
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic S5 II X Overview

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.

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

 Fujifilm X-H1 S5 II X 

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

 S5 II X Fujifilm X-H1 
RevealedJanuary 2023February 2018Fresher by 59 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k1040kClearer screen (+800k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

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

 Fujifilm X-H1 S5 II X 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen size3"3.00"Same screen size
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic S5 II X Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic S5 II X size comparison

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

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

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic S5 II X Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic S5 II X sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic S5 II X Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S5 II X as a Portrait photography camera
80
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW files
86
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Street photography highlights
Panasonic S5 II X Street photography highlights
76
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
has focus by touch
weather sealing
77
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
environment proofing
good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Sports photography information
Panasonic S5 II X Sports photography information
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect AF
terrible battery pack (310 shots)
83
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
bad battery (370 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic S5 II X Travel photography highlights
64
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
good MP (24MP)
terrible battery pack (310 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
72
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
decent megapixels (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
bad battery (370 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S5 II X as a Landscape photography camera
78
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
supports RAW files
weather sealing
2 card slots
terrible battery pack (310 CIPA)
82
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a decent size (3.00")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
bad battery (370 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Vlogging information
Panasonic S5 II X Vlogging information
35
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
79
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
good video quality (5952 x 3968 resolution)
includes microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic S5 II X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H1 and Panasonic S5 II X
 Fujifilm X-H1Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-H1 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-02-14 2023-01-04
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor Pro -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti alias 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
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 325 779
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Leica L
Available lenses 54 65
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.00 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 1,840k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 14.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.2 Gen 2 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 673 gr (1.48 pounds) 740 gr (1.63 pounds)
Physical 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 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 pictures 370 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - DMW-BLJ31
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Storage slots Two Two
Launch cost $1,300 $2,199