Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic S5 II

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-T5 & Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-T5 Gallery & Panasonic S5 II Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.