Instax Wide 400vs Lumix S5 II
Fujifilm
Instax Wide 400 (2022)
Starting from £110 new
Best for Groups, landscapes & anyone who wants bigger prints
View Instax Wide 400
Lumix
Lumix S5 II (2023)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for Hybrid video & photography
View Lumix S5 II
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.
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.
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 II (2023)
- Hybrid photographers who want phase-detect AF for the first time on a Lumix S body
- Video creators who want 6K and reliable subject tracking in a full-frame body
- S5 owners upgrading to the most significant Lumix full-frame update in years
- L-mount photographers who want the best value full-frame Lumix available
Quick take: The instax wide 400 is the most affordable; only the lumix s5 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Wide 400 (2022) | Lumix S5 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £110 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | Instax Wide film (99 × 62mm image area) | 24.2MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 24.2MP |
| Video | N/A — instant film camera | 6K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p, V-Log |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (0.9m–∞) | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | N/A | 5-axis IBIS (up to 6.5-stop with OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 30fps electronic / 7fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | 4× AA alkaline batteries (~100 shots) | 740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~570g (with batteries, without film) | 740g body only |
| Dimensions | 172.7 × 119.4 × 71.2mm | 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Real-image optical viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| 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 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Wide 400 | Lumix S5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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