Instax Wide 400vs Lumix S5
Fujifilm
Instax Wide 400 (2022)
Starting from £110 new
Best for Groups, landscapes & anyone who wants bigger prints
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Lumix
Lumix S5 (2020)
Starting from £1699 new
Best for Professional video & hybrid shooting
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Groups, Landscapes & Anyone Who Wants Bigger Prints — Instax Wide 400 (2022): The Wide format transforms instant photography — larger prints with proper presence. The right choice for groups and landscapes.
Professional Video & Hybrid Shooting — Lumix S5 (2020): The S5 is an outstanding video camera that also takes excellent stills. 10-bit 4K/60p, dual native ISO and 6.5-stop IBIS in a weather-sealed body is a compelling package. The contrast-detect AF is its main weakness vs Sony and Canon — but for controlled shooting it doesn't hold it back.
Who should buy what
Instax Wide 400 (2022)
- Mini camera owners frustrated by how small the prints are
- Group photographers who want everyone to fit comfortably in a print
- Event organisers who want impactful keepsakes guests will actually display
- Anyone who wants instant prints with proper presence on a wall
Lumix S5 (2020)
- Videographers who need 10-bit colour science in a full-frame body
- Photographers who shoot video as a second discipline
- Studio photographers who want full-frame IBIS at a lower price
- L-mount system users building a versatile kit
Quick take: The instax wide 400 is the most affordable; only the lumix s5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Wide 400 (2022) | Lumix S5 (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £110 | £1,699 |
| Sensor | Instax Wide film (99 × 62mm image area) | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 24.2MP |
| Video | N/A — instant film camera | 4K/60p 10-bit V-Log/HLG, 5.9K anamorphic, 1080p/180p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (0.9m–∞) | Contrast AF (DFD Technology), face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | N/A | 6.5-stop IBIS (dual IBIS with Lumix S lenses) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 7fps mechanical, 9fps electronic (AFS) |
| Battery Life | 4× AA alkaline batteries (~100 shots) | ~470 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~570g (with batteries, without film) | 714g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 172.7 × 119.4 × 71.2mm | 132.6 × 97.1 × 81.9mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Real-image optical viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| Mount | Instax Wide film pack (10 shots per pack) | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A — instant film only | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | N/A | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1), full-size HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Wide 400 | Lumix S5 |
|---|---|---|
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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