Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic S5

Below, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm X-T4 and Panasonic S5, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-T4 (26MP) and the S5 (24MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm X-T4 (APS-C) and S5 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T4 was introduced 5 months prior to the S5 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm X-T4 scores against the S5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-T4 & Panasonic Lumix DC-S5. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-T4 Gallery & Panasonic S5 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T4 provides physical measurements of 135mm x 93mm x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") having a weight of 607 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S5 has measurements of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-T4 and Panasonic S5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-T4 against the S5.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T4 and S5 is 67 and 60 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The photograph below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T4 and S5.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T4 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm X-T4 will produce extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.