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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic S5

Portability
70
Imaging
76
Features
89
Overall
81
Fujifilm X-T5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
76
Features
92
Overall
82

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic S5 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
  • Revealed November 2022
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-T4
Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.0" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
  • Released August 2020
  • New Model is Panasonic S5 II
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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic S5 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic S5, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T5 (40MP) and S5 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-T5 (APS-C) and S5 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T5 was released 2 years after the S5 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T5 grades versus the S5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T5 over the Panasonic S5

 Fujifilm X-T5 S5 
ReleasedNovember 2022August 2020Newer by 27 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Fujifilm X-T5

 S5 Fujifilm X-T5 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T5 and Panasonic S5

 Fujifilm X-T5 S5 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimensions3.00"3.0"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution1840k1840kThe same screen resolution
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic S5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T5 offers outside dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 557 grams (1.23 lbs) and the Panasonic S5 has sizing of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic S5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T5 versus the S5.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic S5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T5 and S5 is 70 and 60 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic S5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic S5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T5 and S5.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T5 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm X-T5 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 16MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T5 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic S5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic S5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic S5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S5 as a Portrait photography camera
85
manual focus
megapixel count great (40MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
85
manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Street photography details
Panasonic S5 Street photography details
77
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
offers focus via touch
environment proofing
heavier than competitors (557g)
78
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
has touch focus
environment proof
above average high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T5
Sports photography with Panasonic S5
88
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/180,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (40 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (580 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
81
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proof
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Travel photography information
Panasonic S5 Travel photography information
71
better than average battery pack (580 CIPA)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
megapixel count great (40 megapixels)
heavier than competitors (557g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
79
environment proof
has bluetooth
has touch focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T5
Landscape photography with Panasonic S5
87
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3.00 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (40 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
supports RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (580 CIPA)
two card slots
86
manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a decent size (3.0 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
two card slots
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Vlogging advice
Panasonic S5 Vlogging advice
35
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
good video quality (6240 x 4160 resolution)
includes external mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competitors (557g)
79
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic socket
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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic S5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T5 and Panasonic S5
 Fujifilm X-T5Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-T5 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2022-11-02 2020-08-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 40MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 7728 x 5152 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 64 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
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 425 225
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Leica L
Available lenses 82 31
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.00 inches 3.0 inches
Screen resolution 1,840k dots 1,840k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/180000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 15.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 6240 x 4160 @ 30p /4096x2160 (60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p) 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 6240x4160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 557 gr (1.23 lbs) 714 gr (1.57 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 91 x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 440 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Card slots Dual Dual
Price at release $1,699 $1,999