X-T5vs Lumix GH5 II
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Lumix GH5 II (2021)
Starting from £899 new
Best for Video, vlogging, documentary
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Portraits & Landscape — X-T5 (2022): Fujifilm's finest stills camera — 40MP, 7-stop IBIS, and the most distinctive colour rendering available.
Video, Vlogging, Documentary — Lumix GH5 II (2021): The GH line's video credentials refined — excellent for video-first shooters.
Who should buy what
X-T5 (2022)
- Landscape and studio photographers who want maximum APS-C resolution
- X-T4 owners who want 40MP and a more compact, stripped-back body
- Fujifilm shooters who prioritise stills quality over video features
- Photographers who want the best sensor in the X-mount system
Lumix GH5 II (2021)
- Video creators who want Micro Four Thirds depth of field and lens range
- Documentary filmmakers who need weather sealing
Quick take: The x-t5 has the highest resolution at 40mp; the lumix gh5 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T5 (2022) | Lumix GH5 II (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £899 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 10-bit | 4K 60fps 10-bit, C4K 24fps 10-bit, live streaming |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | 225-point contrast-detect, DFD technology |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 12fps mechanical, 75fps electronic (RAW) |
| Battery Life | ~740 shots (CIPA) | 900 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 557g body only | 727g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 129.5 × 91.1 × 63.8mm | 138.5 × 98.1 × 87.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | EVF 0.76× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M-dot |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: UHS-II + UHS-I | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, 3.5mm mic/headphone |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T5 | Lumix GH5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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