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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic S5 II X

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

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic S5 II X Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S20
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced May 2023
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-S10
Panasonic S5 II X
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 5952 x 3968 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 740g - 134 x 102 x 90mm
  • Released January 2023
  • Replaced the Panasonic S5
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic S5 II X Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm X-S20 and Panasonic S5 II X, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the X-S20 (26MP) and the S5 II X (24MP) is relatively comparable but the X-S20 (APS-C) and S5 II X (Full frame) use totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The X-S20 was announced 5 months after the S5 II X so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the X-S20 grades vs the S5 II X with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

					

					

						
 X-S20 S5 II X 
					

				


				

					

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

					

					

						
 S5 II X X-S20 
					

				


				

					

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

					

					

						
 X-S20 S5 II X 
ReleasedMay 2023January 2023Same generation
Focus manually  Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully articulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3.00"3.00"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution1840k1840kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic S5 II X Physical Comparison

					

					

						
If you're planning to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-S20 has 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) whilst the Panasonic S5 II X has measurements of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm X-S20 and Panasonic S5 II X in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the X-S20 against the S5 II X.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic S5 II X size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the X-S20 and S5 II X is 72 and 59 respectively.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic S5 II X top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic S5 II X Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
In many cases, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The pic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the X-S20 and S5 II X.
To sum up, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The X-S20 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Fujifilm X-S20 will provide more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively.

						Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic S5 II X sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic S5 II X Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

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


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
 Fujifilm X-S20 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic S5 II X as a Portrait photography camera
83
 has manual focus
 high sensor resolution (26MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 features face detection autofocus
 saves RAW files
86
 you can focus manually
 decent MP (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 comes with face detect focus
 exports RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Fujifilm X-S20 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic S5 II X as a Street photography camera
75
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW files
 comes with touch to focus
 more heavy than competition (491g)
77
 screen can move to multiple angles
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 exports RAW files
 offers touch focus
 weather proof
 very good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Sports photography information
Panasonic S5 II X Sports photography information
86
 silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 high sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 features tracking autofocus
 better than average battery (750 per charge)
 comes with phase detect autofocus
83
 high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent MP (24MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 comes with tracking focus
 weather proof
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
 terrible battery power (370 shots)
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Travel photography details
Panasonic S5 II X Travel photography details
77
 better than average battery (750 shots)
 has bluetooth
 comes with touch to focus
 high sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly screen
 more heavy than competition (491 grams)
72
 weather proof
 supports bluetooth
 offers touch focus
 decent MP (24MP)
 screen is selfie friendly
 terrible battery power (370 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic S5 II X Landscape photography factors
86
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.00 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 high sensor resolution (26MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 no anti aliasing filter
 saves RAW files
 better than average battery (750 shots)
82
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Leica L mount)
 nice screen size (3.00 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent MP (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 doesnt have anti aliasing filter
 very good high ISO (51,200)
 exports RAW files
 weather proof
 has double storage slots
 terrible battery power (370 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
 Fujifilm X-S20 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic S5 II X as a Vlogging camera
77
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (6240 x 4160 pxls)
 does have external microphone port
 more heavy than competition (491g)
79
 screen is selfie friendly
 built-in touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detect focus
 good video quality (5952 x 3968 pxls)
 includes microphone port
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic S5 II X Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S20 and Panasonic S5 II X
 Fujifilm X-S20Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-S20 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2023-05-24 2023-01-04
Body design 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 surface area 366.6mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Highest boosted ISO 51200 204800
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW images    
Minimum boosted ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points 425 779
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Leica L
Total lenses 86 65
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of screen Fully articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.00 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of screen 1,840k dot 1,840k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 900s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash options 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
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/180s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported 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
Highest video resolution 6240x4160 5952x3968
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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 seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 491g (1.08 lb) 740g (1.63 lb)
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 All around 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 pictures 370 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 DMW-BLJ31
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-II supported) SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Storage slots One Two
Pricing at launch $1,299 $2,199