X-T5vs Lumix GH6vs Nikon Zf
Which should you buy?
Portraits & Landscape — X-T5 (2022): Fujifilm's finest stills camera — 40MP, 7-stop IBIS, and the most distinctive colour rendering available.
Video Creators & Documentary Filmmakers — Lumix GH6 (2022): The video-first MFT camera — 5.7K internal, unlimited record times, and 10-bit colour for professional video production.
Street & Travel Photography — Nikon Zf (2023): Full-frame performance in a stunning retro body — the Zf's 8-stop IBIS and gorgeous design make it uniquely compelling.
Who should buy what
X-T5 (2022)
- You're a photographer first and video is secondary or completely irrelevant
- You want the highest resolution Fujifilm's APS-C system can deliver
- You value a compact, tactile camera with physical dials and classic controls
Lumix GH6 (2022)
- You're a video producer or documentary filmmaker who prioritises codec quality and recording flexibility
- You need unlimited recording times without overheating concerns
- You want professional video specifications at a price that makes commercial sense
Nikon Zf (2023)
- You want full-frame quality in a compact, beautiful camera you'll genuinely love carrying
- You appreciate analogue-inspired design alongside modern digital performance
- You shoot street, travel, or lifestyle and want a camera that feels special to use
Quick take: The x-t5 has the highest resolution at 40mp; the lumix gh6 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T5 (2022) | Lumix GH6 (2022) | Nikon Zf (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £1,199 | £1,699 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 25.2MP | 24.5MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 10-bit | 5.7K/60p, 4K/120p 10-bit, Cinema 4K, V-Log | 4K/30p oversampled, FHD/120p, N-Log, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Contrast-detect AF with subject detection | Phase-detect 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | 7.5-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 14fps | 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~740 shots (CIPA) | 560 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 557g body only | 739g body only | 710g with battery |
| Dimensions | 129.5 × 91.1 × 63.8mm | 138.4 × 100.3 × 99.6mm | 144.0 × 103.0 × 49.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Micro Four Thirds | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: UHS-II + UHS-I | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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