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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic S5 II

Portability
72 Imaging
73 Features
92 Overall
80
Fujifilm X-S20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II front
Portability
59 Imaging
78 Features
93 Overall
84

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic S5 II Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S20
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 6240 x 4160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 491g - 127 x 85 x 65mm
  • Announced May 2023
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-S10
Panasonic S5 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand 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
  • Announced January 2023
  • Superseded the Panasonic S5
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic S5 II Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm X-S20 and Panasonic S5 II, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the X-S20 (26MP) and the S5 II (24MP) is fairly similar but the X-S20 (APS-C) and S5 II (Full frame) have different sensor sizing.

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The X-S20 was brought out 5 months later than the S5 II which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the X-S20 matches up versus the S5 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S20 over the Panasonic S5 II

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 II over the Fujifilm X-S20

		

		

			
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-S20 and Panasonic S5 II

		

		

			
 X-S20 S5 II 
AnnouncedMay 2023January 2023Similar age
Focus manually  Very precise focusing
Display typeFully articulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display size3.00"3.00"Same display measurement
Display resolution1840k1840kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic S5 II Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-S20 enjoys external measurements of 127mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") having a weight of 491 grams (1.08 lbs) while the Panasonic S5 II has specifications of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm X-S20 and Panasonic S5 II in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the X-S20 and the S5 II.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic S5 II size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X-S20 and S5 II is 72 and 59 respectively.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic S5 II top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic S5 II Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the X-S20 and S5 II.
As you can see, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The X-S20 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Fujifilm X-S20 will deliver greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.
	
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic S5 II Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic S5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-S20
Portrait photography with Panasonic S5 II
83
 focusing manually
 amazing MP (26MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 offers face detect autofocus
 exports RAW files
86
 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 includes face detection focusing
 delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Street photography details
Panasonic S5 II Street photography details
75
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
 provides touch focus
 more heavy than competition (491 grams)
77
 screen articulates
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 delivers RAW files
 features touch to focus
 weather sealing
 great ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Sports photography factors
Panasonic S5 II Sports photography factors
86
 quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 amazing MP (26 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 offers tracking focus
 good battery power (750 CIPA)
 comes with phase detect autofocus
83
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 quiet shooting (1/8,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good megapixels (24MP)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 includes tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 supports phase detect AF
 bad battery life (370 shots)
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Travel Comparison
 Fujifilm X-S20 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic S5 II as a Travel photography camera
77
 good battery power (750 per charge)
 supports bluetooth
 provides touch focus
 amazing MP (26MP)
 built-in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 more heavy than competition (491 grams)
72
 weather sealing
 has bluetooth
 features touch to focus
 good megapixels (24 megapixels)
 display is selfie friendly
 bad battery life (370 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Landscape photography info
Panasonic S5 II Landscape photography info
86
 focusing manually
 switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.00")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 amazing MP (26 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 does not have anti aliasing filter
 exports RAW files
 good battery power (750 CIPA)
82
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
 screen size is good (3.00")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good megapixels (24MP)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 doesnt have anti-alias filter
 great ISO range (51,200)
 delivers RAW files
 weather sealing
 2 card slots
 bad battery life (370 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Vlogging features
Panasonic S5 II Vlogging features
77
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen enabled
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 offers face detect autofocus
 high quality video (6240 x 4160 resolution)
 does have microphone socket
 more heavy than competition (491 grams)
79
 display is selfie friendly
 has touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detection focusing
 high res video (5952 x 3968 pxls)
 comes with external microphone support
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic S5 II Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S20 and Panasonic S5 II
 Fujifilm X-S20Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-S20 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2023-05-24 2023-01-04
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-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 26 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW support    
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 425 779
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Leica L
Amount of lenses 86 65
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Fully articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution of display 1,840k dots 1,840k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 900 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, on, 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    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 6240 x 4160 @30p, 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 5952 x 3968 @ 30p/24p
Maximum video resolution 6240x4160 5952x3968
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec USB 3.2 Gen 2 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 491 gr (1.08 lbs) 740 gr (1.63 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 134 x 102 x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 750 photos 370 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 DMW-BLJ31
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-II supported) SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Card slots 1 Dual
Retail price $1,299 $2,000