Fujifilm
X-M5 2024
Best for Vloggers, content creators & Fujifilm colour fans
£799
new today at Wex Photo Video
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X-M5 vs S1
Quick take: The X-M5 has the highest resolution at 26MP; the X-M5 is the most affordable; only the S1 is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
Lumix
S1 2019
Best for Landscape, studio & professional stills on L-mount
£1499
list price · used from £569 at Wex Photo Video
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
X-M5 — Vloggers, Content Creators & Fujifilm Colour Fans: Fujifilm's most affordable vlogging camera — film simulations in video, 6.2K, and a fully articulating screen at an accessible price.
S1 — Landscape, Studio & Professional Stills On L-Mount: Built like a tank with one of the finest viewfinders ever made — the S1 is the choice for photographers who prioritise build quality and IBIS over AF speed.
Who should buy what
X-M5 (2024)
is the right camera for you if…
- Content creators who want Fujifilm film simulations in their video work
- Vloggers stepping up from a smartphone who want interchangeable lenses
- Fujifilm fans who prioritise video over stills
- Beginners wanting the most affordable entry into the X-mount system
S1 (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
- L-mount system photographers who want a rugged, weather-sealed full-frame body for demanding conditions
- Landscape and studio photographers who value exceptional IBIS and an outstanding EVF
- Video professionals who need V-Log and 4K/60p in a robust, weather-sealed body
- Leica SL users who want a more affordable second body on the same L-mount system
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | X-M5Fujifilm · 2024 | S1Lumix · 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799Best | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MPBest | 24.2MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/120p | 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), 1080p/180p, V-Log (upgrade) |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection AF | DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable but slower than phase-detect rivals |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS for video | 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps electronic | 9fps continuous with AF/AEBest |
| Battery Life | ~330 shots (CIPA, normal mode) | ~380 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 307g (body only)Best | 898g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 111.9 × 66.3 × 38.8mm | 148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only | OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" touchscreen, tilting |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
X-M5
S1
Portrait
6.7/10
6.6/10
Street
7.1/10
4.8/10
Travel
6.4/10
4.7/10
Wedding & Events
5.2/10
6.4/10
Vlogging & Video
7.4/10
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Filmmaking
6.3/10
7.1/10
Documentary
6.7/10
6.3/10
Sports & Action
5.6/10
6.0/10
Landscape
5.3/10
6.5/10
Wildlife
6.1/10
6.2/10
Casual
6.6/10
3.8/10
Food
6.8/10
6.3/10
Macro
6.3/10
7.3/10
Architecture
5.6/10
6.7/10
Astrophotography
5.3/10
7.0/10
Fun & simple
4.7/10
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Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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