X-H1vs Lumix S5
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Lumix S5 (2020)
Starting from £1699 new
Best for Professional video & hybrid shooting
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Landscape & Travel — X-H1 (2018): The X-H1 was Fujifilm's first IBIS-equipped camera and remains the most ergonomic X-mount body ever made. Its deep grip and build quality are class-leading. The 24.3MP X-Trans III sensor delivers outstanding image quality. Video spec is slightly dated but F-Log recording is supported. An excellent used-market buy for photographers who want Fujifilm's film simulations with body-based stabilisation at a fraction of current prices.
Professional Video & Hybrid Shooting — Lumix S5 (2020): The S5 is an outstanding video camera that also takes excellent stills. 10-bit 4K/60p, dual native ISO and 6.5-stop IBIS in a weather-sealed body is a compelling package. The contrast-detect AF is its main weakness vs Sony and Canon — but for controlled shooting it doesn't hold it back.
Who should buy what
X-H1 (2018)
- Fujifilm photographers who want IBIS
- Landscape and travel photographers
- Wedding shooters on a budget
Lumix S5 (2020)
- Videographers who need 10-bit colour science in a full-frame body
- Photographers who shoot video as a second discipline
- Studio photographers who want full-frame IBIS at a lower price
- L-mount system users building a versatile kit
Quick take: The x-h1 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the x-h1 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-H1 (2018) | Lumix S5 (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £500 | £1,699 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, F-Log | 4K/60p 10-bit V-Log/HLG, 5.9K anamorphic, 1080p/180p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF, face detection | Contrast AF (DFD Technology), face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops | 6.5-stop IBIS (dual IBIS with Lumix S lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps (mechanical) | 7fps mechanical, 9fps electronic (AFS) |
| Battery Life | ~310 shots (CIPA) | ~470 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 623g (body only) | 714g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 139.8 × 97.3 × 85.5mm | 132.6 × 97.1 × 81.9mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 3.69M dots, 0.75× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB 3.0, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1), full-size HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-H1 | Lumix S5 |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Video | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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