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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic S5 II X

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

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic S5 II X Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
  • Introduced July 2016
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-T1
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T3
Panasonic S5 II X
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase 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
  • Older Model is Panasonic S5
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic S5 II X Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Fujifilm X-T2 and Panasonic S5 II X, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and the S5 II X (24MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm X-T2 (APS-C) and S5 II X (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T2 was brought out 7 years before the S5 II X and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T2 matches up against the S5 II X in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

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

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

 S5 II X Fujifilm X-T2 
RevealedJanuary 2023July 2016Fresher by 79 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k1040kCrisper screen (+800k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Panasonic S5 II X

 Fujifilm X-T2 S5 II X 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic S5 II X Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T2 comes with 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) while the Panasonic S5 II X has dimensions of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

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

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 and the S5 II X.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic S5 II X size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T2 and S5 II X is 76 and 59 respectively.

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

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic S5 II X Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T2 and S5 II X.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T2 includes the tinier sensor which will make getting bokeh harder. The older Fujifilm X-T2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic S5 II X sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic S5 II X Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic S5 II X Portrait photography advice
80
manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
86
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

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

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

Fujifilm X-T2 Travel photography details
Panasonic S5 II X Travel photography details
63
weather proofing
decent MP (24 megapixels)
terrible battery power (340 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
72
environment proofing
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery power (370 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic S5 II X Landscape photography factors
75
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no low pass filter
exports RAW files
weather proofing
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (340 CIPA)
82
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
not so great battery power (370 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic S5 II X Vlogging highlights
33
has face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (5952 x 3968 pixels)
has mic jack
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic S5 II X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T2 and Panasonic S5 II X
 Fujifilm X-T2Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-T2 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-07-07 2023-01-04
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
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Highest boosted ISO 51200 204800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 325 779
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Leica L
Available lenses 54 65
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.2 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 1,840k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
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 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 14.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/250 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) 5952 x 3968 @ 30p/24p
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 5952x3968
Video file 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) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 507g (1.12 pounds) 740g (1.63 pounds)
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 shots 370 shots
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
Storage slots Dual Dual
Launch cost $1,600 $2,199