X100Fvs Lumix S5
Fujifilm
X100F (2017)
Starting from £649 new
Best for Street, travel & everyday photography
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Lumix
Lumix S5 (2020)
Starting from £1699 new
Best for Professional video & hybrid shooting
View Lumix S5
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.
Professional Video & Hybrid Shooting — Lumix S5 (2020): The S5 is an outstanding video camera that also takes excellent stills. 10-bit 4K/60p, dual native ISO and 6.5-stop IBIS in a weather-sealed body is a compelling package. The contrast-detect AF is its main weakness vs Sony and Canon — but for controlled shooting it doesn't hold it back.
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 (2020)
- Videographers who need 10-bit colour science in a full-frame body
- Photographers who shoot video as a second discipline
- Studio photographers who want full-frame IBIS at a lower price
- L-mount system users building a versatile kit
Quick take: The x100f has the highest resolution at 24mp; the x100f is the most affordable; only the lumix s5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X100F (2017) | Lumix S5 (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £649 | £1,699 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K/60p 10-bit V-Log/HLG, 5.9K anamorphic, 1080p/180p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Intelligent Hybrid AF (phase-detect + contrast-detect), face detection | Contrast AF (DFD Technology), face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | None | 6.5-stop IBIS (dual IBIS with Lumix S lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 7fps mechanical, 9fps electronic (AFS) |
| Battery Life | ~390 shots (CIPA) | ~470 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 469g (with battery and card) | 714g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 126.5 × 74.8 × 52.4mm | 132.6 × 97.1 × 81.9mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.5" EVF (2.36M dots) or OVF (0.5× magnification) | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots (no tilt, no touch) | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| 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 (USB 3.2 Gen 1), full-size HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X100F | Lumix S5 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Video | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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