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X-S20 vs S5 IIX
Quick take: The X-S20 has the highest resolution at 26MP; the X-S20 is the most affordable; only the S5 IIX is weather sealed.
Where the X-S20 wins
- Cheaper new: £1,299 vs £1,599
- Resolution: 26.1MP
- Battery Life: ~750 shots (CIPA)
- Weight: 491g (body only)
- Street: 7.2 vs 6.3
Where the S5 IIX wins
- Burst Rate: 9fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (6MP crop)
- Weather Sealed: Yes
- Wedding & Events: 7.9 vs 6.6
- Filmmaking: 8.2 vs 7.1
- Documentary: 7.9 vs 7.3
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video, Clifton Cameras, MPB, eBay and Amazon UK
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
S5 IIX 2023
Best for Professional video, filmmaking & hybrid shooters on L-mount
£1599
new today at Wex Photo Video
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Size comparedbody only, no lens · drawn to one scale
- X-S20 126 × 85 × 65 mm · 491 g
- S5 IIX 134 × 102 × 90 mm · 740 g
The X-S20 is 8 mm narrower, 17 mm shorter, 25 mm slimmer and 249 g lighter than the S5 IIX.
Drawn to scale from the makers' dimensions (W × H × D). Front shown, depth on the slanted edge.
Verdictwhich should you buy?
X-S20 — Hybrid Photo & Video: Fujifilm's most accessible X-series body — 7-stop IBIS, 6K video, 20 film simulations, and a user-friendly layout.
S5 IIX — Professional Video, Filmmaking & Hybrid Shooters On L-Mount: 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-S20 (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
- Content creators who want Fujifilm colour science in a vlogging-friendly body
- Hybrid shooters who need IBIS, 6.2K video, and a fully articulating screen
- X-S10 owners looking for a meaningful upgrade with better battery and video
- Beginners who want a capable all-rounder without Fujifilm's traditional dials
S5 IIX (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | X-S20Fujifilm · 2023 | S5 IIXLumix · 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299Best | £1,599 |
| 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, F-Log2, 10-bit | 6K/30p Open Gate, 4K/60p 10-bit, ProRes RAW via HDMI — V-Log, LUT support |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Phase-hybrid AF — improved over S5 with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops | 5-axis IBIS — 6.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 9fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (6MP crop)Best |
| Battery Life | ~750 shots (CIPA)Best | ~370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 491g (body only)Best | 740g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 126.0 × 85.1 × 65.4mm | 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | OLED EVF, 3.68M-dot, 0.78× |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C with power delivery, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks, HDMI full-size |
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-S20
S5 IIX
Portrait
7.9/10
8.2/10
Street
7.2/10
6.3/10
Travel
6.5/10
6.0/10
Wedding & Events
6.6/10
7.9/10
Vlogging & Video
6.9/10
6.6/10
Filmmaking
7.1/10
8.2/10
Documentary
7.3/10
7.9/10
Sports & Action
7.4/10
8.0/10
Landscape
5.7/10
6.9/10
Wildlife
7.7/10
7.9/10
Casual
6.2/10
5.4/10
Food
7.5/10
7.5/10
Macro
7.2/10
8.1/10
Architecture
6.2/10
7.2/10
Astrophotography
5.7/10
7.3/10
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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