X-E5vs Lumix S9
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 S9 (2024)
Starting from £1299 new
Best for Travel photographers, content creators & L-mount entry buyers
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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.
Travel Photographers, Content Creators & L-Mount Entry Buyers — Lumix S9 (2024): The most compact full-frame camera available — a perfect travel and content creation companion with brilliant colour science.
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 S9 (2024)
- Travel photographers who want full-frame quality in the most compact package
- Content creators attracted to Real-time LUT and 10-bit video
- Photographers already in the L-mount ecosystem wanting a lightweight second body
- Lumix S5 II users who want something smaller for travel and casual shooting
Quick take: The x-e5 has the highest resolution at 40mp. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-E5 (2025) | Lumix S9 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 6.2K 30fps, 4K 60fps | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/60p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Hybrid AF with deep-learning subject detection for people, animals and vehicles | Contrast-detect AF with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | In-body 5-axis IS, up to 7 stops — first X-E body with IBIS | IBIS — up to 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic (1.25x crop) | 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~310 shots (CIPA, NP-W126S) | ~310 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 445g (body with battery and card) | 413g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 124.0 × 72.9 × 38.2mm | 124.6 × 73.9 × 52.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M-dot built-in | None — rear screen only |
| Screen | 3.0-inch tilting touchscreen, 1.84M-dot | 3.0" tilting touchscreen (touch drag AF) |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Leica L mount |
| Memory Cards | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I) | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-E5 | Lumix S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Sports | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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