X-H2Svs Lumix S5 IIX
Fujifilm
X-H2S (2022)
Starting from £2499 new
Best for Sports, wildlife & professional video
View X-H2S
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Lumix
Lumix S5 IIX (2023)
Starting from £2399 new
Best for Professional video, filmmaking & hybrid shooters on L-mount
View Lumix S5 IIX
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, Filmmaking & Hybrid Shooters On L-Mount — Lumix S5 IIX (2023): The S5 II with ProRes RAW and 6K Open Gate — the most serious L-mount video tool in a portable, weather-sealed body.
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 IIX (2023)
- Video professionals who need ProRes RAW output and 6K Open Gate in a portable L-mount body
- L-mount filmmakers who want USB power for extended recording without battery changes
- Hybrid shooters who need both 24MP stills quality and professional video specs in one camera
- S5 II users who specifically need ProRes RAW support for their post-production workflow
Quick take: The x-h2s has the highest resolution at 26mp; the lumix s5 iix is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-H2S (2022) | Lumix S5 IIX (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,499 | £2,399 |
| 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 | 6K/30p Open Gate, 4K/60p 10-bit, ProRes RAW via HDMI — V-Log, LUT support |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft, bird) | Phase-hybrid AF — improved over S5 with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS — best in the X-mount system | 5-axis IBIS — 6.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 40fps electronic, 15fps mechanical | 9fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (6MP crop) |
| Battery Life | ~580 shots (CIPA) | ~370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g body only | 740g body only |
| Dimensions | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm | 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.8× magnification | OLED EVF, 3.68M-dot, 0.78× |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B / SD UHS-II slots | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C (10Gbps), 3.5mm mic, HDMI full-size, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C with power delivery, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-H2S | Lumix S5 IIX |
|---|---|---|
| Sports | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Street | — |
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