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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic S5 II

Portability
70
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Fujifilm X-T5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II front
Portability
59
Imaging
79
Features
93
Overall
84

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic S5 II Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T5
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 6240 x 4160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 557g - 130 x 91 x 64mm
  • Revealed November 2022
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-T4
Panasonic S5 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push 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
  • Old Model is Panasonic S5
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic S5 II Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Fujifilm X-T5 versus Panasonic S5 II, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T5 (40MP) and S5 II (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-T5 (APS-C) and S5 II (Full frame) provide totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T5 was announced 2 months before the S5 II which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X-T5 scores vs the S5 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T5 over the Panasonic S5 II

 Fujifilm X-T5 S5 II 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 II over the Fujifilm X-T5

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

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T5 and Panasonic S5 II

 Fujifilm X-T5 S5 II 
RevealedNovember 2022January 2023Similar age
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen dimensions3.00"3.00"Equal screen size
Screen resolution1840k1840kEqual screen resolution
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic S5 II Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T5 offers outside measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 557 grams (1.23 lbs) and the Panasonic S5 II has sizing of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-T5 versus Panasonic S5 II in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T5 compared to the S5 II.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic S5 II size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T5 and S5 II is 70 and 59 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic S5 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic S5 II Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T5 and S5 II.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T5 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Fujifilm X-T5 will give you greater detail with its extra 16MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic S5 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic S5 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T5
Portrait photography with Panasonic S5 II
86
manual focus
amazing megapixels (40MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
87
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Street photography information
Panasonic S5 II Street photography information
77
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
environment proofing
more heavy than average in class (557g)
78
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
weather proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Sports photography details
Panasonic S5 II Sports photography details
88
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/180,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (40MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery power (580 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
83
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
terrible battery power (370 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T5
Travel photography with Panasonic S5 II
71
better than average battery power (580 shots)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
provides touch to focus
amazing megapixels (40MP)
more heavy than average in class (557 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
72
weather proof
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
terrible battery power (370 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T5
Landscape photography with Panasonic S5 II
87
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3.00")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (40MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery power (580 shots)
has double storage slots
83
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.00")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
two card slots
terrible battery power (370 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic S5 II as a Vlogging camera
35
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (6240 x 4160 pxls)
does have microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than average in class (557 grams)
79
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (5952 x 3968 pixels)
includes mic socket
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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic S5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T5 and Panasonic S5 II
 Fujifilm X-T5Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-T5 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2022-11-02 2023-01-04
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 40 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 7728 x 5152 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 51200
Max boosted ISO 51200 204800
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 64 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 425 779
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Leica L
Available lenses 82 65
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution of display 1,840k dots 1,840k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/180000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 15.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
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
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 6240 x 4160 @ 30p /4096x2160 (60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p) 5952 x 3968 @ 30p/24p
Max video resolution 6240x4160 5952x3968
Video 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) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 557g (1.23 pounds) 740g (1.63 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 91 x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" 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 580 images 370 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 DMW-BLJ31
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Card slots Dual Dual
Retail pricing $1,699 $2,000