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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic S5 II X

Portability
67
Imaging
71
Features
92
Overall
79
Fujifilm X-T4 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X front
Portability
59
Imaging
79
Features
93
Overall
84

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic S5 II X Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 607g - 135 x 93 x 64mm
  • Introduced February 2020
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-T3
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T5
Panasonic S5 II X
(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 Max Shutter
  • 5952 x 3968 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 740g - 134 x 102 x 90mm
  • Introduced January 2023
  • Replaced the Panasonic S5
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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic S5 II X Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm X-T4 versus Panasonic S5 II X, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-T4 (26MP) and the S5 II X (24MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm X-T4 (APS-C) and S5 II X (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T4 was revealed 3 years prior to the S5 II X which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm X-T4 grades versus the S5 II X when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T4 over the Panasonic S5 II X

 Fujifilm X-T4 S5 II X 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 II X over the Fujifilm X-T4

 S5 II X Fujifilm X-T4 
IntroducedJanuary 2023February 2020More modern by 34 months
Screen resolution1840k1620kClearer screen (+220k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T4 and Panasonic S5 II X

 Fujifilm X-T4 S5 II X 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimensions3"3.00"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic S5 II X Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T4 has got outer measurements of 135mm x 93mm x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") having a weight of 607 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Panasonic S5 II X has proportions of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-T4 versus Panasonic S5 II X in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-T4 versus the S5 II X.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic S5 II X size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T4 and S5 II X is 67 and 59 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic S5 II X top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic S5 II X Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T4 and S5 II X.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T4 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Fujifilm X-T4 will give more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-T4 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic S5 II X sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic S5 II X Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic S5 II X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S5 II X as a Portrait photography camera
82
you can focus manually
excellent megapixels (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW formats
87
has manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T4
Street photography with Panasonic S5 II X
74
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
environment sealing
more heavy than average (607 grams)
78
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
environment sealing
above average ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S5 II X as a Sports photography camera
85
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
excellent megapixels (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery pack (500 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
83
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
not so great battery power (370 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T4
Travel photography with Panasonic S5 II X
75
great battery pack (500 CIPA)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
excellent megapixels (26 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
more heavy than average (607g)
72
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
decent MP (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
not so great battery power (370 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Landscape photography details
Panasonic S5 II X Landscape photography details
85
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
excellent megapixels (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
great battery pack (500 per charge)
two card slots
83
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
two card slots
not so great battery power (370 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic S5 II X as a Vlogging camera
75
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone socket
more heavy than average (607 grams)
79
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
high res video (5952 x 3968 resolution)
includes external microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic S5 II X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T4 and Panasonic S5 II X
 Fujifilm X-T4Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-T4 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-02-24 2023-01-04
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type X-Trans CMOS 4 CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 51200
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 204800
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 425 779
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Leica L
Number of lenses 54 65
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3.00"
Screen resolution 1,620k dots 1,840k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 15.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 5952 x 3968 @ 30p/24p
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 5952x3968
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 607 gr (1.34 pounds) 740 gr (1.63 pounds)
Physical dimensions 135 x 93 x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") 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 500 photos 370 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - DMW-BLJ31
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Card slots Two Two
Price at launch $1,700 $2,199