Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic S5 II

Below, we are evaluating the Fujifilm X-H2 and Panasonic S5 II, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H2 (40MP) and S5 II (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-H2 (APS-C) and S5 II (Full frame) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-H2 was manufactured 3 months prior to the S5 II so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm X-H2 matches up vs the S5 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-H2 & Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-H2 Gallery & Panasonic S5 II Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-H2 offers physical measurements of 136mm x 93mm x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Panasonic S5 II has measurements of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-H2 and Panasonic S5 II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2 versus the S5 II.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-H2 and S5 II is 62 and 59 respectively.

Generally, its tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-H2 and S5 II.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-H2 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Fujifilm X-H2 will provide you with more detail due to its extra 16MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.