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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic S5 II X

Portability
70
Imaging
76
Features
89
Overall
81
Fujifilm X-T5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X front
Portability
59
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic S5 II X Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T5
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase 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
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-T4
Panasonic S5 II X
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise 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
  • Announced January 2023
  • Old Model is Panasonic S5
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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic S5 II X Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm X-T5 versus Panasonic S5 II X, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T5 (40MP) and S5 II X (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-T5 (APS-C) and S5 II X (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T5 matches up vs the S5 II X with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 Fujifilm X-T5 S5 II X 

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

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

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

 Fujifilm X-T5 S5 II X 
AnnouncedNovember 2022January 2023Similar age
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions3.00"3.00"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution1840k1840kExact same display resolution
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic S5 II X Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T5 has physical dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 557 grams (1.23 lbs) and the Panasonic S5 II X has proportions of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-T5 versus Panasonic S5 II X in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-T5 compared to the S5 II X.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic S5 II X size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T5 and S5 II X is 70 and 59 respectively.

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

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic S5 II X Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The image underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T5 and S5 II X.

Plainly, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T5 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Fujifilm X-T5 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic S5 II X sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic S5 II X Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Portrait photography information
Panasonic S5 II X Portrait photography information
85
has manual focus
sensor resolution is high (40MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
86
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Street photography features
Panasonic S5 II X Street photography features
77
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
offers touch focus
weather sealing
heavier than competition in class (557g)
77
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
has focus by touch
environment proofing
very good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T5
Sports photography with Panasonic S5 II X
88
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/180,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is high (40MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery power (580 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
83
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery life (370 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T5
Travel photography with Panasonic S5 II X
71
good battery power (580 per charge)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
sensor resolution is high (40MP)
heavier than competition in class (557g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
72
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
MP count good (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery life (370 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Landscape photography information
Panasonic S5 II X Landscape photography information
87
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is high (40 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
weather sealing
good battery power (580 per charge)
has dual storage slots
82
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.00")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
has double storage slots
not so great battery life (370 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Vlogging advice
Panasonic S5 II X Vlogging advice
35
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (6240 x 4160 pxls)
includes external mic jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition in class (557 grams)
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (5952 x 3968 pixels)
has mic port
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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic S5 II X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T5 and Panasonic S5 II X
 Fujifilm X-T5Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-T5 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2022-11-02 2023-01-04
Body design 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 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 7728 x 5152 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 64 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 425 779
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Leica L
Total lenses 82 65
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3.00 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of display 1,840k dot 1,840k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/180000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 15.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250s 1/250s
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) 5952 x 3968 @ 30p/24p
Maximum video resolution 6240x4160 5952x3968
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 557 gr (1.23 lbs) 740 gr (1.63 lbs)
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 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 images 370 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 DMW-BLJ31
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Storage slots 2 2
Retail pricing $1,699 $2,199