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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic S5

Portability
76
Imaging
68
Features
79
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-T2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
77
Features
92
Overall
83

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic S5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand 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
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-T1
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-T3
Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.0" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
  • Introduced August 2020
  • New Model is Panasonic S5 II
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic S5 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm X-T2 versus Panasonic S5, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and the S5 (24MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm X-T2 (APS-C) and S5 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T2 was revealed 5 years earlier than the S5 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X-T2 matches up vs the S5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Panasonic S5

 Fujifilm X-T2 S5 
Screen size3.2"3.0"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Fujifilm X-T2

 S5 Fujifilm X-T2 
IntroducedAugust 2020July 2016More modern by 49 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k1040kSharper screen (+800k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Panasonic S5

 Fujifilm X-T2 S5 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic S5 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T2 has got external dimensions of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S5 has specifications of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-T2 versus Panasonic S5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 versus the S5.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic S5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T2 and S5 is 76 and 60 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic S5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic S5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The image below should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T2 and S5.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T2 comes with the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult. The more aged Fujifilm X-T2 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic S5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic S5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic S5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S5 as a Portrait photography camera
80
manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
86
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S5 as a Street photography camera
75
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
no image stabilization
78
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
environment proof
good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T2
Sports photography with Panasonic S5
72
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
not so great battery (340 CIPA)
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proof
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S5 as a Travel photography camera
64
weather proof
good MP (24MP)
not so great battery (340 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
79
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S5 as a Landscape photography camera
75
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW formats
weather proof
two card slots
no image stabilization
not so great battery (340 per charge)
86
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a decent size (3.0 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T2
Vlogging with Panasonic S5
34
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
79
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic jack
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic S5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T2 and Panasonic S5
 Fujifilm X-T2Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-T2 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2016-07-07 2020-08-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor Pro2 -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 51200
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 204800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 325 225
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Leica L
Available lenses 54 31
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3.0 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 1,840k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 14.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, standard, 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 507 gr (1.12 pounds) 714 gr (1.57 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 images 440 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Storage slots 2 2
Price at launch $1,600 $1,999