X-T2vs Lumix S5 IIX
Fujifilm
X-T2 (2016)
Starting from £549 new
Best for Street, landscape, portrait & documentary
View X-T2
Lumix
Lumix S5 IIX (2023)
Starting from £2399 new
Best for Professional video, filmmaking & hybrid shooters on L-mount
View Lumix S5 IIX
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.
Professional Video, Filmmaking & Hybrid Shooters On L-Mount — Lumix S5 IIX (2023): 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-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 IIX (2023)
- 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
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 IIX (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £2,399 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 6K/30p Open Gate, 4K/60p 10-bit, ProRes RAW via HDMI — V-Log, LUT support |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect hybrid AF (325 points), 0.08s AF speed, face detection | Phase-hybrid AF — improved over S5 with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS — 6.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical; 14fps with optional VPB-XT2 vertical grip | 9fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (6MP crop) |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (NP-W126S); ~500 shots with optional vertical grip | ~370 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 | OLED EVF, 3.68M-dot, 0.78× |
| Screen | 3.0" 3-direction tilting LCD, 1.04M dots (no touch) | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II (UHS-I in second slot) | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C with power delivery, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T2 | Lumix S5 IIX |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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