X-M5vs Z5 II
Fujifilm
X-M5 (2024)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Vloggers, content creators & Fujifilm colour fans
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Vloggers, Content Creators & Fujifilm Colour Fans — X-M5 (2024): Fujifilm's most affordable vlogging camera — film simulations in video, 6.2K, and a fully articulating screen at an accessible price.
Full-Frame Value — Z5 II (2024): The most accessible full-frame mirrorless — dual card slots, weather sealing, and Nikon colour at a sensible price.
Who should buy what
X-M5 (2024)
- 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
Z5 II (2024)
- DSLR photographers making the switch to full-frame mirrorless
- Enthusiasts who want full-frame Z quality at the most accessible price
- Z5 owners wanting significantly improved autofocus and uncropped 4K
- Landscape and portrait photographers stepping up from APS-C
Quick take: The x-m5 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-m5 is the most affordable; only the z5 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-M5 (2024) | Z5 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 24.5MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/120p | 4K/30p oversampled, 1080p/120p, N-Log |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection AF | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS for video | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps electronic | 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~430 shots (CIPA) | ~470 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 355g (with battery and card) | 700g body only |
| Dimensions | 111.9 × 66.3 × 38.8mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.9mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-M5 | Z5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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