X100Fvs Lumix S5 II
Fujifilm
X100F (2017)
Starting from £649 new
Best for Street, travel & everyday photography
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Lumix
Lumix S5 II (2023)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for Hybrid video & photography
View Lumix S5 II
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Travel & Everyday Photography — X100F (2017): The X100F is the camera that made the X100 series legendary — 24MP X-Trans III, a hybrid viewfinder, and the best fixed 35mm compact lens available.
Hybrid Video & Photography — Lumix S5 II (2023): Phase-detect AF changed everything for Lumix — the S5 II delivers exceptional hybrid performance with 6K video and genuine full-frame value.
Who should buy what
X100F (2017)
- Street photographers who want a discreet, tactile camera with a fixed 35mm lens
- Travel photographers who prefer one lens and minimal kit
- Fujifilm fans who want the X100 experience at a lower cost than the X100V or VI
- Photographers who value the hybrid OVF/EVF for a rangefinder-like shooting style
Lumix S5 II (2023)
- Hybrid photographers who want phase-detect AF for the first time on a Lumix S body
- Video creators who want 6K and reliable subject tracking in a full-frame body
- S5 owners upgrading to the most significant Lumix full-frame update in years
- L-mount photographers who want the best value full-frame Lumix available
Quick take: The x100f has the highest resolution at 24mp; the x100f is the most affordable; only the lumix s5 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X100F (2017) | Lumix S5 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £649 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | 24.2MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 6K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p, V-Log |
| Autofocus | Intelligent Hybrid AF (phase-detect + contrast-detect), face detection | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS (up to 6.5-stop with OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 30fps electronic / 7fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~390 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 469g (with battery and card) | 740g body only |
| Dimensions | 126.5 × 74.8 × 52.4mm | 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.5" EVF (2.36M dots) or OVF (0.5× magnification) | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots (no tilt, no touch) | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv) | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X100F | Lumix S5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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