X-T5vs Lumix S5 IIX
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Lumix S5 IIX (2023)
Starting from £2399 new
Best for Professional video, filmmaking & hybrid shooters on L-mount
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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.
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-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 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-t5 has the highest resolution at 40mp; the x-t5 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T5 (2022) | Lumix S5 IIX (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £2,399 |
| 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 | 6K/30p Open Gate, 4K/60p 10-bit, ProRes RAW via HDMI — V-Log, LUT support |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Phase-hybrid AF — improved over S5 with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS — 6.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 9fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (6MP crop) |
| Battery Life | ~740 shots (CIPA) | ~370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 557g body only | 740g body only |
| Dimensions | 129.5 × 91.1 × 63.8mm | 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | 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 slots: UHS-II + UHS-I | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C with power delivery, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T5 | Lumix S5 IIX |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Sports | — |
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