X-H2Svs Lumix S5

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Fujifilm X-H2S Fujifilm X-H2S (2022) Starting from £2499 new Best for Sports, wildlife & professional video View X-H2S
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Lumix Lumix S5 Lumix Lumix S5 (2020) Starting from £1699 new Best for Professional video & hybrid shooting View Lumix S5

GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?

Sports, Wildlife & Professional Video — X-H2S (2022): The fastest Fujifilm ever made — 40fps, 4K/120p, and subject-detection AF that redefines what APS-C can do for action photography.

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.

↓ Full specifications below

X-H2S (2022)

  • Sports and wildlife photographers who want mirrorless AF performance without full-frame prices
  • Fujifilm videographers who need 4K/120p and internal ProRes in a compact body
  • X-T5 owners who prioritise speed and video over resolution
  • Professionals who need weather sealing down to -10°C and deep-grip ergonomics for heavy lenses

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-h2s has the highest resolution at 26mp; the lumix s5 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification X-H2S (2022)Lumix S5 (2020)
Price £2,499 £1,699
Sensor 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HS (stacked) 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS
Resolution 26.1MP 24.2MP
Video 6.2K/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p — Apple ProRes internal 4K/60p 10-bit V-Log/HLG, 5.9K anamorphic, 1080p/180p slow-motion
Autofocus Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft, bird) Contrast AF (DFD Technology), face/eye detection
Stabilisation 7-stop IBIS — best in the X-mount system 6.5-stop IBIS (dual IBIS with Lumix S lenses)
Burst Rate 40fps electronic, 15fps mechanical 7fps mechanical, 9fps electronic (AFS)
Battery Life ~580 shots (CIPA) ~470 shots (CIPA)
Weight 660g body only 714g (body, battery, card)
Dimensions 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm 132.6 × 97.1 × 81.9mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes
Viewfinder EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.8× magnification EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification
Screen 3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.84M dots
Mount Fujifilm X-mount Leica L-mount
Memory Cards Dual CFexpress Type B / SD UHS-II slots Dual SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB-C (10Gbps), 3.5mm mic, HDMI full-size, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1), full-size HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Genre X-H2SLumix S5
Sports
9.0
Wildlife
9.0
4.0
Vlogging & Video
9.0
Portrait
9.0
9.0
Travel
7.0
7.0
Landscape
7.0
Video
9.0
Street
7.0
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