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X-M5 vs PEN

Quick take: The X-M5 has the highest resolution at 26MP; the X-M5 is the most affordable; only the PEN 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.

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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification X-M5Fujifilm · 2024PENOM System · 2026
Price £799Best£849
Sensor 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 420.4MP Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution 26.1MPBest20.4MP
Video 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/120p4K/C4K, OM-Log400, vertical video support
Autofocus Phase-detect, subject detection AFPhase-hybrid AF (121 points) with subject detection (people, cats, dogs)
Stabilisation Digital IS for video5.5-stop IBIS
Burst Rate 8fps electronic30fps electronicBest
Battery Life ~330 shots (CIPA, normal mode)410 shots (CIPA)Best
Weight 307g (body only)Best393g (with battery and card)
Dimensions 111.9 × 66.3 × 38.8mm—
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedYesBest
Viewfinder None — rear screen onlyEVF, 2.36M dots
Screen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreenTilting touchscreen
Mount Fujifilm X-mountMicro Four Thirds
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-I slotSingle SD (UHS-I)
Connectivity USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jackUSB-C, 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
PEN
Portrait
6.7/10
7.0/10
Street
7.1/10
7.8/10
Travel
6.6/10
7.4/10
Wedding & Events
5.2/10
6.3/10
Vlogging & Video
7.8/10
6.7/10
Filmmaking
6.3/10
5.2/10
Documentary
6.7/10
7.0/10
Sports & Action
5.6/10
7.7/10
Landscape
5.3/10
6.1/10
Wildlife
6.1/10
8.1/10
Casual
6.6/10
6.3/10
Food
6.8/10
6.9/10
Macro
6.3/10
6.8/10
Architecture
5.6/10
6.1/10
Astrophotography
5.3/10
5.9/10
Fun & simple
4.3/10
4.7/10

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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