X-E5vs S1 II
Fujifilm
X-E5 (2025)
Starting from £1299 new
Best for Street, travel and everyday photography with compact prime lenses
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Travel And Everyday Photography With Compact Prime Lenses — X-E5 (2025): The X-E5 is the most capable X-E camera Fujifilm has made — adding IBIS and the 40MP sensor from the X-T5 to a genuinely pocketable rangefinder-style body. For photographers who want Fujifilm's image quality and film simulations without the bulk of an X-T or X-H body, it's an easy recommendation.
Hybrid & Video — S1 II (2025): The S1 II is the full-frame L-mount hybrid camera Panasonic's system has been waiting for — phase-detect AF, 4K/120p, class-leading IBIS, and a professional build in one complete package. It addresses every weakness of the original S1 and positions Lumix firmly back in the conversation for serious hybrid shooters.
Who should buy what
X-E5 (2025)
- Street photographers who want a discreet, rangefinder-style body with manual dials
- Travel photographers who want 40MP resolution and IBIS in a compact package
- Fujifilm enthusiasts who want film simulations paired with small prime lenses
- Hybrid shooters who want capable 6.2K video in a body built primarily for stills
S1 II (2025)
- Hybrid photographers who need excellent stills and serious video capability
- Video professionals who want full-frame quality with 4K/120p
- Landscape and portrait photographers who want maximum stabilisation
- L-mount system users upgrading from S1 or S5 II
Quick take: The x-e5 has the highest resolution at 40mp; the x-e5 is the most affordable; only the s1 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-E5 (2025) | S1 II (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £2,200 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 24.2MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 6.2K 30fps, 4K 60fps | 6K/30p, 4K/120p, 10-bit 4:2:2 internal |
| Autofocus | Hybrid AF with deep-learning subject detection for people, animals and vehicles | Phase-detect AF with subject recognition (human, animal, vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | In-body 5-axis IS, up to 7 stops — first X-E body with IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic (1.25x crop) | 30fps (electronic), 9fps (mechanical) |
| Battery Life | ~310 shots (CIPA, NP-W126S) | ~400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 445g (body with battery and card) | 680g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 124.0 × 72.9 × 38.2mm | 138.5 × 100.0 × 91.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M-dot built-in | Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.78× |
| Screen | 3.0-inch tilting touchscreen, 1.84M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I) | Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-E5 | S1 II |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wedding & Events | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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