X-E5vs Lumix S5 II
Fujifilm
X-E5 (2025)
Starting from £1299 new
Best for Street, travel and everyday photography with compact prime lenses
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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?
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 & 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
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
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 x-e5 has the highest resolution at 40mp; the x-e5 is the most affordable; only the lumix s5 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-E5 (2025) | Lumix S5 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £1,999 |
| 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/60p, C4K/60p, V-Log |
| Autofocus | Hybrid AF with deep-learning subject detection for people, animals and vehicles | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | In-body 5-axis IS, up to 7 stops — first X-E body with IBIS | 5-axis IBIS (up to 6.5-stop with OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic (1.25x crop) | 30fps electronic / 7fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~310 shots (CIPA, NP-W126S) | 740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 445g (body with battery and card) | 740g body only |
| Dimensions | 124.0 × 72.9 × 38.2mm | 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M-dot built-in | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots |
| Screen | 3.0-inch tilting touchscreen, 1.84M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I) | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-E5 | Lumix S5 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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