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X-T5 vs S9
Quick take: The X-T5 has the highest resolution at 40MP; the S9 is the most affordable; only the X-T5 is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
Lumix
S9 2024
Best for Travel photographers, content creators & L-mount entry buyers
£999
new today at Wex Photo Video
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
X-T5 — Portraits & Landscape: Fujifilm's finest stills camera — 40MP, 7-stop IBIS, and the most distinctive colour rendering available.
S9 — Travel Photographers, Content Creators & L-Mount Entry Buyers: The most compact full-frame camera available — a perfect travel and content creation companion with brilliant colour science.
Who should buy what
X-T5 (2022)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
S9 (2024)
is the right camera for you if…
- Travel photographers who want full-frame quality in the most compact package
- Content creators attracted to Real-time LUT and 10-bit video
- Photographers already in the L-mount ecosystem wanting a lightweight second body
- Lumix S5 II users who want something smaller for travel and casual shooting
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | X-T5Fujifilm · 2022 | S9Lumix · 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,549 | £999Best |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 40.2MPBest | 24.2MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 10-bit | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/60p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Phase-hybrid AF with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | IBIS — up to 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 30fps electronicBest |
| Battery Life | ~580 shots (CIPA, normal mode)Best | ~310 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 557g (body only) | 403g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 129.5 × 91.1 × 63.8mm | 124.6 × 73.9 × 52.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | None — rear screen only |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen (touch drag AF) |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Leica L mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD slots (UHS-II) | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
X-T5
S9
Portrait
8.1/10
7.3/10
Street
6.7/10
6.9/10
Travel
6.6/10
6.2/10
Wedding & Events
7.9/10
6.0/10
Filmmaking
6.5/10
7.0/10
Documentary
7.5/10
6.9/10
Sports & Action
8.1/10
6.4/10
Landscape
7.1/10
6.5/10
Wildlife
8.2/10
6.7/10
Casual
5.7/10
6.3/10
Food
7.2/10
7.6/10
Macro
7.1/10
8.1/10
Architecture
7.2/10
7.1/10
Astrophotography
5.1/10
7.6/10
Vlogging & Video
—
7.0/10
Fun & simple
—
4.7/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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