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 S5 II
Quick take: The X-M5 has the highest resolution at 26MP; the X-M5 is the most affordable; only the S5 II 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.
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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.
S5 II — Hybrid Video & Photography: Phase-detect AF changed everything for Lumix — the S5 II delivers exceptional hybrid performance with 6K video and genuine full-frame value.
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
S5 II (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
- Hybrid photographers who want phase-detect AF for the first time on a Lumix S body
- Video creators who want 6K and reliable subject tracking in a full-frame body
- S5 owners upgrading to the most significant Lumix full-frame update in years
- L-mount photographers who want the best value full-frame Lumix available
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | X-M5Fujifilm · 2024 | S5 IILumix · 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799Best | £1,399 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | 24.2MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MPBest | 24.2MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/120p | 6K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p, V-Log |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection AF | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS for video | 5-axis IBIS (up to 6.5-stop with OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps electronic | 30fps electronic / 7fps mechanicalBest |
| Battery Life | ~330 shots (CIPA, normal mode) | 740 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 307g (body only)Best | 740g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 111.9 × 66.3 × 38.8mm | 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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
S5 II
Portrait
6.7/10
8.2/10
Street
7.1/10
6.3/10
Travel
6.4/10
6.0/10
Wedding & Events
5.2/10
7.9/10
Vlogging & Video
7.4/10
6.6/10
Filmmaking
6.3/10
8.2/10
Documentary
6.7/10
7.9/10
Sports & Action
5.6/10
8.0/10
Landscape
5.3/10
6.9/10
Wildlife
6.1/10
7.9/10
Casual
6.6/10
5.5/10
Food
6.8/10
7.5/10
Macro
6.3/10
8.1/10
Architecture
5.6/10
7.2/10
Astrophotography
5.3/10
7.3/10
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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