X-T5vs Lumix S1

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Fujifilm X-T5 Fujifilm X-T5 (2022) From £1499 Best for Portraits & landscape View X-T5
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Lumix Lumix S1 Lumix Lumix S1 (2019) From £1499 Best for Landscape, studio & professional stills on L-mount View Lumix S1

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.

Landscape, Studio & Professional Stills On L-Mount — Lumix S1 (2019): Built like a tank with one of the finest viewfinders ever made — the S1 is the choice for photographers who prioritise build quality and IBIS over AF speed.

↓ Full specifications below

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 S1 (2019)

  • L-mount system photographers who want a rugged, weather-sealed full-frame body for demanding conditions
  • Landscape and studio photographers who value exceptional IBIS and an outstanding EVF
  • Video professionals who need V-Log and 4K/60p in a robust, weather-sealed body
  • Leica SL users who want a more affordable second body on the same L-mount system

Quick take: The x-t5 has the highest resolution at 40mp. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification X-T5 (2022)Lumix S1 (2019)
Price £1,499 £1,499
Sensor 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR 24.2MP full-frame CMOS
Resolution 40.2MP 24.2MP
Video 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 10-bit 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), 1080p/180p, V-Log (upgrade)
Autofocus Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable but slower than phase-detect rivals
Stabilisation 7-stop IBIS 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops
Burst Rate 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic 9fps continuous with AF/AE
Battery Life ~740 shots (CIPA) ~380 shots (CIPA)
Weight 557g body only 898g body only
Dimensions 129.5 × 91.1 × 63.8mm 148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes
Viewfinder EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available
Screen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.2" touchscreen, tilting
Mount Fujifilm X-mount L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma)
Memory Cards Dual slots: UHS-II + UHS-I Dual SD UHS-II slots
Connectivity USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks
Genre X-T5Lumix S1
Portrait
9.0
9.0
Landscape
9.0
9.0
Street
9.0
4.0
Travel
9.0
7.0
Vlogging & Video
7.0
9.0
Sports & Action
4.0
Sports
4.0
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