X-T2vs Lumix S5 II
Fujifilm
X-T2 (2016)
Starting from £549 new
Best for Street, landscape, portrait & documentary
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Lumix
Lumix S5 II (2023)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for Hybrid video & photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Landscape, Portrait & Documentary — X-T2 (2016): The X-T2 put Fujifilm on the map as a serious system — first X-T with 4K, dual SD, weather sealing, and fast AF that won over photographers worldwide.
Hybrid Video & Photography — Lumix S5 II (2023): 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-T2 (2016)
- Photographers wanting the Fujifilm X-T experience at a lower price than the X-T3/4/5
- Street and documentary photographers who want physical dials and weather sealing
- Landscape photographers who want dual card slots and a high-quality EVF
- Anyone entering the Fujifilm X-mount system on a budget
Lumix S5 II (2023)
- 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
Quick take: The x-t2 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the x-t2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T2 (2016) | Lumix S5 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | 24.2MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 6K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p, V-Log |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect hybrid AF (325 points), 0.08s AF speed, face detection | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS (up to 6.5-stop with OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical; 14fps with optional VPB-XT2 vertical grip | 30fps electronic / 7fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (NP-W126S); ~500 shots with optional vertical grip | 740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 507g (with battery and card) | 740g body only |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 91.8 × 49.2mm | 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.77× magnification | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" 3-direction tilting LCD, 1.04M dots (no touch) | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II (UHS-I in second slot) | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T2 | Lumix S5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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