Fujifilm X100VIvs Lumix S5 IIvs Z6 II
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.
All-Round Full-Frame Photography — Z6 II (2020): The Z6 II is the Nikon most photographers should buy. It's balanced across every discipline — stills, video, autofocus, weather sealing — without overpaying for megapixels you don't need. The Z-mount glass is superb.
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
Z6 II (2020)
- Nikon DSLR users ready to move to mirrorless
- Photographers who need a reliable all-rounder without specialising
- Video creators wanting 4K/60p in a weather-sealed body
- Enthusiasts who shoot everything from portraits to travel
Quick take: The fujifilm x100vi has the highest resolution at 40mp; the fujifilm x100vi is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Fujifilm X100VI (2024) | Lumix S5 II (2023) | Z6 II (2020) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £1,999 | £1,699 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 24.2MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 24.5MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 24.2MP | 24.5MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2 10-bit internal | 6K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p, V-Log | 4K/60p, 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect 425 points, subject/eye tracking | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Phase-detect, 273 points, Eye AF, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS (up to 6.5-stop with OIS lenses) | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops (up to 6 stops with VR lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 25fps electronic | 30fps electronic / 7fps mechanical | 14fps mechanical, 14fps electronic (12-bit RAW) |
| Battery Life | ~450 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 533g with battery and card | 740g body only | 705g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 128.0 × 74.8 × 55.3mm | 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical/EVF hybrid, 3.69M dots | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M dots |
| 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 | Dual card: 1× CFexpress Type B / XQD + 1× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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