Fujifilm S5 Pro
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
- Launched July 2007
- Succeeded the Fujifilm S3 Pro
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- Size Comparison
- FAQ
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Fujifilm S5 Pro summary
Fujifilm S5 Pro is FujiFilm's Pro DSLR camera first launched on July of 2007. It includes a 6 MegaPixel, CCD APS-C sized sensor and has a max resolution of 4256 x 2848.
FujiFilm launched this camera as a way to update the earlier Fujifilm S3 Pro (Read Full Comparison)
The Fujifilm S5 Pro comes in at #22 out of 35 in Pro DSLR cameras and over all #566 out of 1465 for digital cameras in our list. You should try our Smart camera finder to find camera listings based on your personalized requirements.
The following is a graph of specific factors used in the rating system.
Fujifilm S5 Pro family
The Fujifilm S5 Pro comes with a history of related digital cameras. Below, you can take a look at all earlier and most recent models alongside important specifications.
Fujifilm S5 Pro Gallery
You can check the Fujifilm S5 Pro from different angles in the gallery here.
Fujifilm S5 Pro Pros and Cons
Below is a list of advantages and disadvantages of the Fujifilm S5 Pro based on things which are usually considered useful in a camera.
Fujifilm S5 Pro Sensor info
The spec of the sensor on the Fujifilm S5 Pro is 23mm x 15.5mm (APS-C). The 357 mm² sensor has the ability to capture 4256 x 2848 pixels and aspect ratios of 3:2.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe CCD sensor boasts 6 megapixels and features a native ISO range of 100 to 3200. RAW format is supported therefore you have wider margin for error.
The graphic underneath illustrates the Fujifilm S5 Pro's sensor dimensions in comparison to other common sizes. The Fujifilm S5 Pro sensor comes with a crop factor of 1.6 and is showcased in green.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesTo get an understanding of different aspect ratios, you should refer to the visual below.
Fujifilm S5 Pro dimensions
Fujifilm S5 Pro weighs around 2.03 lbs (920 grams / 32.45 oz) and the measurement of the camera is 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9"). The weight of typical Pro DSLR camera is 1,280 grams and the Fujifilm S5 Pro is less heavy when compared to various rivals.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsDown below is a picture of the Fujifilm S5 Pro alongside a soda to help you have a feel for its scale.
The top view just below will show the button arrangement on the Fujifilm S5 Pro.
Fujifilm S5 Pro Lens info
The Fujifilm S5 Pro works with the Nikon F mount and has 315 lenses available to buy. Below is a few of the lenses we have in our database which will work with the Fujifilm S5 Pro.
Fujifilm S5 Pro Connectivity
The Fujifilm S5 Pro has the following connectivity:
- USB Yes
Digital cameras which have NFC or Bluetooth connectivity are able to be used wirelessly via smartphones. You can send pictures and oftentimes adjust camera settings with no need to connect directly to the camera.
Several applications even allow a Liveview and hit the shutter when you are not close to the camera. If the camera boasts a HDMI out, it can easily be hooked up to an external monitor. The majority of cameras enable you to charge the battery pack with the USB socket.
Fujifilm S5 Pro Video info
Fujifilm S5 Pro doesn't capture video. If you are searching for a camera to take only images, this is not a problem.
Fujifilm S5 Pro Weather Sealing
Fujifilm S5 Pro does not include environment proofing so damp conditions may damage the camera.
Fujifilm S5 Pro Display and Viewfinder
The Fujifilm S5 Pro includes a 2.5 inch fixed display screen supporting a resolution of 230 thousand dots.
Unfortunately the display screen is not a touch screen. The Fujifilm S5 Pro also has a builtin Top LCD display so it’s possible to instantly checkout the camera's settings.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe View Finder specifications regarding Fujifilm S5 Pro are below:
- ViewFinder Optical (pentaprism)
- ViewFinder Coverage 95%
- ViewFinder Magnification 0.63x
Viewfinders are pretty handy for sunny outdoor situations which may make the camera display washed out and difficult to view.
Fujifilm S5 Pro Shutter info
The max shutter speed is 1/8000s.
Fujifilm S5 Pro Flash and Hot shoe info
Fujifilm S5 Pro boasts both built-in flash and also external flash support. The maximum flash sync is 1/250s.
Fujifilm S5 Pro Autofocusing info
Fujifilm S5 Pro boasts both Phase Detect Autofocus and Contrast Detect Autofocus. Phase Detection autofocusing is a lot more snappier & accurate when compared to Contrast Detect autofocusing.
Fujifilm S5 Pro has the ability to use manual focus in case it is required for low light situations or you require more accurate control on focus.
Fujifilm S5 Pro Battery life
The usual Pro DSLR camera battery life is 2438. Nikon D3X features the maximum (4400) battery life for this class of cameras.
Below is a listing of Pro DSLR cameras that come with the best battery life:
Fujifilm S5 Pro for varying forms of photography
The following bar chart gives a summary of the Fujifilm S5 Pro for varying forms of photography. To learn more, scroll to the specific paragraph underneath.
Fujifilm S5 Pro Portrait photography highlights
The Fujifilm S5 Pro gets a score of 51 which is modest, and means the camera is somewhat acceptable to use for portraits. Photographing portraits favors greatly towards sensor size, support for RAW files together with the option to utilize off-camera lighting.
Fujifilm S5 Pro Street photography information
Having a decent points total of 54, the Fujifilm S5 Pro is fairly appropriate to use in street photography. A decent street photography camera gives a perfect balance of image quality plus portability.
Fujifilm S5 Pro Sports photography information
A decent sports photography points tally of 47 suggests the Fujifilm S5 Pro is reasonably suitable for photographing sports. A camera needs to have great tracking and continuous shooting for sports photography.
Fujifilm S5 Pro Travel photography advice
Size is very crucial when picking a camera for travel. Overall, the Fujifilm S5 Pro gets a moderate 47 as a travel camera which is fairly appropriate for your trips.
Fujifilm S5 Pro Landscape photography information
For anyone looking to choose a camera for landscape photography, the most essential aspect will be image quality. The Fujifilm S5 Pro at it's bad rating of 45 for a landscape camera is not acceptable among it's competitors.
Fujifilm S5 Pro Vlogging highlights
A vlogging camera ought to offer a articulating display screen, microphone input and ideally IBIS. Considering all things, the Fujifilm S5 Pro is not acceptable as a vlog camera as it gets a bad score of 9.
Fujifilm S5 Pro Alternatives
If you are looking for replacements to the Fujifilm S5 Pro, below is a selection of the top rated cameras which fall in to the category of Pro DSLR.
The diagram below shows you an overview of the Fujifilm S5 Pro versus it's top ranking competitors mentioned earlier.
These are some more cameras you might view as alternate options. To review a comprehensive comparison, simply click the "compare" link.