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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z5

Portability
76
Imaging
67
Features
79
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T2 front
 
Nikon Z5 front
Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
  • Launched July 2016
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T1
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-T3
Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed July 2020
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z5 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 versus Nikon Z5, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and the Z5 (24MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm X-T2 (APS-C) and Z5 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T2 was announced 5 years prior to the Z5 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X-T2 grades against the Z5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Nikon Z5

 Fujifilm X-T2 Z5 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Fujifilm X-T2

 Z5 Fujifilm X-T2 
RevealedJuly 2020July 2016Fresher by 49 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Nikon Z5

 Fujifilm X-T2 Z5 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"3.2"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution1040k1040kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z5 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T2 provides outer measurements of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Nikon Z5 has measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-T2 versus Nikon Z5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 and the Z5.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T2 and Z5 is 76 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The photograph below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Z5.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T2 has got the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging. The older Fujifilm X-T2 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Portrait photography factors
Nikon Z5 Portrait photography factors
80
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
85
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Street photography features
Nikon Z5 Street photography features
75
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
74
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
boasts touch focus
environment proof
above average high ISO (51,200)
heavier than others (675g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Sports photography info
Nikon Z5 Sports photography info
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (340 CIPA)
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery power (470 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (4.5 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon Z5 as a Travel photography camera
63
environment sealing
good megapixels (24MP)
bad battery pack (340 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
68
great battery power (470 CIPA)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
heavier than others (675 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Landscape photography details
Nikon Z5 Landscape photography details
75
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (340 CIPA)
86
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment proof
great battery power (470 CIPA)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Vlogging highlights
Nikon Z5 Vlogging highlights
33
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
34
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
heavier than others (675 grams)
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon Z5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T2 and Nikon Z5
 Fujifilm X-T2Nikon Z5
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-T2 Nikon Z5
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2016-07-07 2020-07-20
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor Pro2 Expeed 6
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 6016 x 4016
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Highest boosted ISO 51200 102400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 325 273
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Number of lenses 54 15
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 3,690 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.8x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames/s 4.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 507 grams (1.12 lb) 675 grams (1.49 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8")
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 340 shots 470 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S EN-EL15c
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots Two Two
Pricing at launch $1,600 $1,399