Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic S5 II X

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic S5 II X, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H2 (40MP) and S5 II X (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-H2 (APS-C) and S5 II X (Full frame) use totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-H2 was brought out 3 months before the S5 II X which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm X-H2 scores against the S5 II X with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-H2 and Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X-H2 Gallery and Panasonic S5 II X Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-H2 comes with external measurements of 136mm x 93mm x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Panasonic S5 II X has dimensions of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic S5 II X in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2 compared to the S5 II X.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-H2 and S5 II X is 62 and 59 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-H2 and S5 II X.

All in all, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-H2 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Fujifilm X-H2 will deliver more detail having its extra 16MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively.