Fujifilm X-T4vs Lumix S5 IIX
Fujifilm
Fujifilm X-T4 (2020)
Starting from £999 new
Best for Hybrid shooters & enthusiasts
View Fujifilm X-T4
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?
Hybrid Shooters & Enthusiasts — Fujifilm X-T4 (2020): The X-T series reached hybrid maturity with the X-T4 — IBIS, 4K/60p, and Fujifilm colour science in the most complete X-T package.
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
Fujifilm X-T4 (2020)
- Hybrid photographers who want IBIS and 4K video in the X-T body style
- X-T3 owners who want in-body stabilisation and a fully articulating screen
- Fujifilm shooters who need a capable video body alongside stills
- Anyone who wants a well-rounded X-T camera at a now very competitive price
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 fujifilm x-t4 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the fujifilm x-t4 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Fujifilm X-T4 (2020) | Lumix S5 IIX (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £999 | £2,399 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, F-Log | 6K/30p Open Gate, 4K/60p 10-bit, ProRes RAW via HDMI — V-Log, LUT support |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection | Phase-hybrid AF — improved over S5 with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | 6.5-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS — 6.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical / 30fps electronic | 9fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (6MP crop) |
| Battery Life | 600 shots (CIPA) | ~370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 607g body only | 740g body only |
| Dimensions | 134.6 × 92.8 × 63.8mm | 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.5" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 100fps | 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 | Dual SD UHS-I | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C with power delivery, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Fujifilm X-T4 | Lumix S5 IIX |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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