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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic S5 II

Portability
79
Imaging
59
Features
76
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-T1 IR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II front
Portability
59
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic S5 II Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1 IR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Launched August 2015
Panasonic S5 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push 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
  • Revealed January 2023
  • Succeeded the Panasonic S5
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic S5 II Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic S5 II, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) and S5 II (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (APS-C) and S5 II (Full frame) use different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 IR was launched 8 years earlier than the S5 II which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm X-T1 IR grades versus the S5 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 IR over the Panasonic S5 II

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR S5 II 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 II over the Fujifilm X-T1 IR

 S5 II Fujifilm X-T1 IR 
RevealedJanuary 2023August 2015More modern by 90 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k1040kClearer screen (+800k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Panasonic S5 II

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR S5 II 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3.00"Identical screen measurement

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic S5 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR features exterior dimensions of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") and a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Panasonic S5 II has proportions 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-T1 IR vs Panasonic S5 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and the S5 II.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic S5 II size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and S5 II is 79 and 59 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic S5 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic S5 II Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The image here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and S5 II.

To sum up, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic S5 II will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-T1 IR is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic S5 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic S5 II Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic S5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Portrait photography info
Panasonic S5 II Portrait photography info
75
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
86
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Street photography highlights
Panasonic S5 II Street photography highlights
75
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
no image stabilization
77
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
offers touch to focus
weather sealing
good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Sports photography details
Panasonic S5 II Sports photography details
65
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
low battery power (350 per charge)
83
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
terrible battery power (370 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S5 II as a Travel photography camera
63
weather proofing
decent megapixels (16MP)
low battery power (350 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
72
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
offers touch to focus
MP count good (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery power (370 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Landscape photography with Panasonic S5 II
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
exports RAW files
weather proofing
no image stabilization
low battery power (350 CIPA)
82
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
terrible battery power (370 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Vlogging features
Panasonic S5 II Vlogging features
33
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (5952 x 3968 resolution)
includes microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic S5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Panasonic S5 II
 Fujifilm X-T1 IRPanasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-T1 IR Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2015-08-03 2023-01-04
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 51200
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 204800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 779
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Leica L
Total lenses 54 65
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 1,840k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro, Suppressed Flash, Rear-curtain Synchro, 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
Highest flash sync 1/180s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p) 5952 x 3968 @ 30p/24p
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 5952x3968
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 440g (0.97 pounds) 740g (1.63 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") 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 350 pictures 370 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 DMW-BLJ31
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Storage slots One Dual
Retail pricing $1,299 $2,000