Fujifilm

X-M5

The Fujifilm X-M5 is a compact, vlogging-focused APS-C camera with a fully articulating screen, 6.2K video, and a built-in ND filter — at the most affordable price in the X-series. It sacrifices the EVF for a slimmer profile and targets content creators who want Fujifilm's film simulations and colour science in their video work.

Typical Price
£799–£899
Average price across retailers: ~£849
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Core
Released
2024
Sensor
26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4
Resolution
26.1 MP
Mount
Fujifilm X-mount
Dimensions
111.9 × 66.3 × 38.8mm
Weight
355g (with battery and card)
Weather Sealed
No
Performance
Autofocus
Phase-detect, subject detection AF
Stabilisation
Digital IS for video
Burst Rate
8fps electronic
Battery Life
~430 shots (CIPA)
Features
Video
6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/120p
Viewfinder
None — rear screen only
Screen
3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Memory Cards
Single SD UHS-I slot
Connectivity
USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack

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Suitability Score by Genre
Vlogging & Video
9.0
Street
9.0
Travel
9.0
Portrait
7.0
Landscape
7.0
Wildlife
4.0
Great For
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Vlogging & Video Built for it — articulating screen, mic jack, ND filter, and Fujifilm colour in video.
🏙️
Street Compact and discreet. Fujifilm JPEGs from this sensor remain excellent for street work.
✈️
Travel Slim enough to fit in a jacket pocket. Great for casual travel photo and video.
👤
Portrait Fujifilm skin tones are excellent. No EVF means relying on screen for framing.
🏔️
Landscape Good image quality but no EVF makes bright-light shooting harder.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Wildlife No EVF and limited reach from compact lenses makes wildlife shooting challenging.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated Scores reflect the aggregated consensus from verified purchaser reviews across tracked UK retailers, weighted by photography genre tags applied by reviewers. This is community opinion — not GearFrame editorial assessment.
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Series history
Fujifilm X-M Series
Fujifilm's compact, vlogging-focused APS-C camera.