QuickSnap Flash 400vs Lumix S5 II
Fujifilm
QuickSnap Flash 400
Starting from £12 new
Best for Holidays, casual shooting & Fujifilm colour fans
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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?
Holidays, Casual Shooting & Fujifilm Colour Fans — QuickSnap Flash 400: Fujifilm's disposable camera favourite — cooler tones and fine grain give a different character to Kodak. The go-to for those who prefer Fuji's aesthetic.
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
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 quicksnap flash 400 is the most affordable; only the lumix s5 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | QuickSnap Flash 400 | Lumix S5 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £12 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 35mm full-frame (24 × 36mm) — Fujifilm ISO 400 colour negative film | 24.2MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 24.2MP |
| Video | N/A — film camera | 6K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p, V-Log |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (~1m to ∞) | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | N/A — film camera | 5-axis IBIS (up to 6.5-stop with OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | Manual wind-on | 30fps electronic / 7fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | Built-in alkaline battery (non-replaceable) | 740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~140g | 740g body only |
| Dimensions | ~110 × 64 × 34mm | 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Simple optical viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | 27 exposures pre-loaded (ISO 400 colour negative) | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Pre-loaded 35mm film (non-replaceable) | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | N/A | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | QuickSnap Flash 400 | Lumix S5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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