X-H2vs Lumix S5 IIvs Ricoh GR IIIx
Which should you buy?
High-Res Stills & Landscape — X-H2 (2022): Fujifilm's highest-resolution X-mount body — 40MP, 8K video, weather sealing, and 7-stop IBIS for serious photographers.
Hybrid Video & Photography — Lumix S5 II (2023): Phase-detect AF changed everything for Lumix — the S5 II delivers exceptional hybrid performance with 6K video and genuine full-frame value.
Street Portraits & Reportage — Ricoh GR IIIx (2021): APS-C in a shirt pocket with a 40mm perspective — the GR IIIx is the ideal street portrait compact for photographers who want a slightly tighter frame.
Who should buy what
X-H2 (2022)
- You need both high-resolution stills and 8K/4K video from one APS-C body
- You shoot commercial photography or video production professionally
- You want the most technically capable camera in Fujifilm's X-series lineup
Lumix S5 II (2023)
- You want a capable full-frame hybrid with strong video credentials and reliable autofocus
- You're considering switching from Sony or Canon and want something genuinely different
- You shoot weddings, events, or documentary and need dependable full-frame performance
Ricoh GR IIIx (2021)
- You want the GR experience with a slightly tighter, more versatile field of view
- You shoot portraits, food, or street scenes where 40mm suits better than 28mm wide
- You want a premium compact that fits in a shirt pocket with better tonal rendering than a phone
Quick take: The x-h2 has the highest resolution at 40mp; the ricoh gr iiix is the most affordable; only the x-h2, lumix s5 ii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-H2 (2022) | Lumix S5 II (2023) | Ricoh GR IIIx (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,399 | £1,999 | £999 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 24.2MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 24.2MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 8K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 12-bit RAW output | 6K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p, V-Log | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Hybrid contrast/phase-detect AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS (up to 6.5-stop with OIS lenses) | 4-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction) |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 30fps electronic / 7fps mechanical | 4fps |
| Battery Life | ~680 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g body only | 740g body only | 262g |
| Dimensions | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm | 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm | 111.2 × 61.4 × 33.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.80× magnification | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Leica L-mount | Fixed 40mm-equiv f/2.8 lens |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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