Fujifilm X100VIvs Lumix S5 IIvs Z30
Which should you buy?
Street, Travel & Everyday — Fujifilm X100VI (2024): The best fixed-lens camera ever made — 40MP, 7-stop IBIS, film simulations, and a design icon. Wildly oversubscribed for good reason.
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.
Travel & Everyday Video — Z30 (2022): Nikon's lightest Z-mount body — no fuss, excellent subject tracking, and a flip screen for creators.
Who should buy what
Fujifilm X100VI (2024)
- You want a single camera for travel, street, and everyday shooting
- You love the aesthetic of film simulations and analogue rendering
- You want the best compact camera that you'll actually carry with you everywhere
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
Z30 (2022)
- You create video content and want reliable Nikon colour science in a compact body
- You don't need a viewfinder and prioritise the vari-angle flip screen
- You're starting out with interchangeable lenses for content creation on a budget
Quick take: The fujifilm x100vi has the highest resolution at 40mp; the z30 is the most affordable; only the fujifilm x100vi, lumix s5 ii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Fujifilm X100VI (2024) | Lumix S5 II (2023) | Z30 (2022) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £1,999 | £479 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 24.2MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 24.2MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2 10-bit internal | 6K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p, V-Log | 4K/30p, 4K/60p (with crop), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect 425 points, subject/eye tracking | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Phase-detect, 209 points, subject tracking (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS (up to 6.5-stop with OIS lenses) | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 25fps electronic | 30fps electronic / 7fps mechanical | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~450 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) | ~300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 533g with battery and card | 740g body only | 405g body only |
| Dimensions | 128.0 × 74.8 × 55.3mm | 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm | 127.5 × 73.5 × 59.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical/EVF hybrid, 3.69M dots | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | None |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv) | Leica L-mount | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI |
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