Instax Wide Evovs Lumix S5 II
Fujifilm
Instax Wide Evo (2024)
Starting from £230 new
Best for Premium instant photography & creative enthusiasts
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Lumix
Lumix S5 II (2023)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for Hybrid video & photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Premium Instant Photography & Creative Enthusiasts — Instax Wide Evo (2024): The premium instant camera. Wide-format prints with digital preview and 100 effects — the most capable Instax camera ever made.
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 Evo (2024)
- Wide 400 owners who want digital preview and creative effects
- Instax Mini Evo fans who want the same experience on a larger print
- Photographers who want the most capable and premium Instax ever made
- Event and wedding photographers wanting large, creative instant prints
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 evo is the most affordable; only the lumix s5 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Wide Evo (2024) | Lumix S5 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £230 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | Digital sensor + Instax Wide film output (99 × 62mm) | 24.2MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 24.2MP |
| Video | N/A | 6K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p, V-Log |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus | 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 | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C) | 740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~460g | 740g body only |
| Dimensions | 148.7 × 92.0 × 42.5mm | 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 2.7" LCD rear screen | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots |
| Screen | 2.7" LCD rear screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Instax Wide film pack (10 shots per pack) | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, USB-C | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Wide Evo | Lumix S5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Creative | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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