X-E4vs Lumix S5 IIX
Lumix
Lumix S5 IIX (2023)
Starting from £2399 new
Best for Professional video, filmmaking & hybrid shooters on L-mount
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Compact Street & Travel Photography — X-E4 (2021): The X-E4 is for photographers who want the minimum camera that still delivers maximum image quality. If you love shooting from the rear screen and want the smallest possible X-mount body, this is your camera. If you need a viewfinder or IBIS, look at the X-S20 or X-T30 II.
Professional Video, Filmmaking & Hybrid Shooters On L-Mount — Lumix S5 IIX (2023): The S5 II with ProRes RAW and 6K Open Gate — the most serious L-mount video tool in a portable, weather-sealed body.
Who should buy what
X-E4 (2021)
- Street photographers who prioritise portability and discretion
- Travel photographers packing minimally
- Fujifilm fans who shoot primarily from the rear screen
- Anyone who wants the X-Trans sensor in the smallest possible body
Lumix S5 IIX (2023)
- Video professionals who need ProRes RAW output and 6K Open Gate in a portable L-mount body
- L-mount filmmakers who want USB power for extended recording without battery changes
- Hybrid shooters who need both 24MP stills quality and professional video specs in one camera
- S5 II users who specifically need ProRes RAW support for their post-production workflow
Quick take: The x-e4 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-e4 is the most affordable; only the lumix s5 iix is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-E4 (2021) | Lumix S5 IIX (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £2,399 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-motion, F-Log | 6K/30p Open Gate, 4K/60p 10-bit, ProRes RAW via HDMI — V-Log, LUT support |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, face/Eye detection | Phase-hybrid AF — improved over S5 with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS — 6.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 9fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (6MP crop) |
| Battery Life | ~460 shots (CIPA) | ~370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 364g (body only) | 740g body only |
| Dimensions | 121.3 × 72.9 × 32.7mm | 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only (EVF accessory available) | OLED EVF, 3.68M-dot, 0.78× |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C with power delivery, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-E4 | Lumix S5 IIX |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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