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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic S5 II

Portability
76
Imaging
67
Features
79
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II front
Portability
59
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic S5 II Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
  • Announced July 2016
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T1
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T3
Panasonic S5 II
(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 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-T2 vs Panasonic S5 II Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic S5 II, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and the S5 II (24MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm X-T2 (APS-C) and S5 II (Full frame) offer totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T2 was manufactured 7 years earlier than the S5 II which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm X-T2 scores vs the S5 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Panasonic S5 II

 Fujifilm X-T2 S5 II 
Screen size3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 II over the Fujifilm X-T2

 S5 II Fujifilm X-T2 
RevealedJanuary 2023July 2016More modern by 79 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 II

 Fujifilm X-T2 S5 II 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic S5 II Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T2 comes with physical dimensions of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S5 II has sizing of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic S5 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 compared to the S5 II.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic S5 II size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T2 and S5 II is 76 and 59 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic S5 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic S5 II Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The image here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T2 and S5 II.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T2 offers the smaller sensor which will make achieving bokeh trickier. The more aged Fujifilm X-T2 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic S5 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic S5 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic S5 II Portrait photography highlights
80
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
86
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T2
Street photography with Panasonic S5 II
75
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
77
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
features focus by touch
weather proof
great ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic S5 II Sports photography highlights
72
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (340 per charge)
83
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
supports phase detect auto focus
not so great battery power (370 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T2
Travel photography with Panasonic S5 II
63
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
terrible battery power (340 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
72
weather proof
has bluetooth
features focus by touch
megapixel count good (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery power (370 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T2
Landscape photography with Panasonic S5 II
75
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
exports RAW formats
environment proof
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (340 shots)
82
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
great ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
2 card slots
not so great battery power (370 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic S5 II as a Vlogging camera
33
includes face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
79
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
video res high (5952 x 3968 pixels)
comes with external mic support
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic S5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T2 and Panasonic S5 II
 Fujifilm X-T2Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-T2 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2016-07-07 2023-01-04
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip 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 data
Minimum boosted ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 325 779
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Leica L
Amount of lenses 54 65
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.2" 3.00"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 1,840k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 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) 5952 x 3968 @ 30p/24p
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 5952x3968
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 507 grams (1.12 lbs) 740 grams (1.63 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") 134 x 102 x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5")
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 photos 370 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S DMW-BLJ31
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Card slots Two Two
Retail pricing $1,600 $2,000