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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Nikon Z fc

Portability
70
Imaging
76
Features
89
Overall
81
Fujifilm X-T5 front
 
Nikon Z fc front
Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
80
Overall
73

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Nikon Z fc Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T5
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 6240 x 4160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 557g - 130 x 91 x 64mm
  • Announced November 2022
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T4
Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Announced June 2021
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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Nikon Z fc Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm X-T5 versus Nikon Z fc, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T5 (40MP) and Z fc (21MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T5 was launched 17 months after the Z fc making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X-T5 grades against the Z fc for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T5 over the Nikon Z fc

 Fujifilm X-T5 Z fc 
AnnouncedNovember 2022June 2021More modern by 17 months
Display resolution1840k1040kSharper display (+800k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Fujifilm X-T5

 Z fc Fujifilm X-T5 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T5 and Nikon Z fc

 Fujifilm X-T5 Z fc 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display size3.00"3"Same display sizing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Nikon Z fc Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T5 enjoys external dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 557 grams (1.23 lbs) while the Nikon Z fc has dimensions of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-T5 versus Nikon Z fc in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-T5 against the Z fc.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Nikon Z fc size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T5 and Z fc is 70 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Nikon Z fc top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Nikon Z fc Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T5 and Z fc.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm X-T5 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 19MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T5 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Nikon Z fc sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Nikon Z fc Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Nikon Z fc Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T5
Portrait photography with Nikon Z fc
85
has manual focus
excellent megapixels (40MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
81
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Street photography info
Nikon Z fc Street photography info
77
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
environment proof
heavier than average in class (557 grams)
74
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
great high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors (445g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Sports photography highlights
Nikon Z fc Sports photography highlights
88
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/180,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (40MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
great battery life (580 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
67
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (300 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T5
Travel photography with Nikon Z fc
71
great battery life (580 shots)
environment proof
has bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
excellent megapixels (40MP)
heavier than average in class (557g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
72
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery power (300 shots)
heavier than competitors (445 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Landscape photography factors
Nikon Z fc Landscape photography factors
87
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3.00 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (40MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no low pass filter
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
great battery life (580 per charge)
has dual storage slots
75
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (300 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon Z fc as a Vlogging camera
35
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (6240 x 4160 pxls)
includes mic jack
does not contain selfie friendly display
heavier than average in class (557 grams)
73
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic support
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors (445g)
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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Nikon Z fc Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T5 and Nikon Z fc
 Fujifilm X-T5Nikon Z fc
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-T5 Nikon Z fc
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2022-11-02 2021-06-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 40 megapixels 21 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 7728 x 5152 5568 x 3712
Max native ISO 12800 51200
Max boosted ISO 51200 204800
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 425 209
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Total lenses 82 21
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.00 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,840k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.68x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/180000s -
Continuous shooting rate 15.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 6240 x 4160 @ 30p /4096x2160 (60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 6240x4160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 557 gr (1.23 lbs) 445 gr (0.98 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 91 x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7")
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 580 photographs 300 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 EN-EL25
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Two One
Price at launch $1,699 $949