Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic S5

Following is a in-depth review of the Fujifilm X-H2 versus Panasonic S5, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H2 (40MP) and S5 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-H2 (APS-C) and S5 (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-H2 was launched 2 years after the S5 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X-H2 matches up against the S5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-H2 and Panasonic Lumix DC-S5. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-H2 Gallery and Panasonic S5 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-H2 features outer measurements of 136mm x 93mm x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Panasonic S5 has measurements of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-H2 versus Panasonic S5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2 compared to the S5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-H2 and S5 is 62 and 60 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-H2 and S5.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-H2 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Fujifilm X-H2 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-H2 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.