X-H2Svs Lumix S5
Fujifilm
X-H2S (2022)
Starting from £2499 new
Best for Sports, wildlife & professional video
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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.
Who should buy what
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 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-H2S | Lumix S5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Video | — | |
| Street | — |
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