X100Svs Lumix S5
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Lumix S5 (2020)
Starting from £1699 new
Best for Professional video & hybrid shooting
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street & Travel — X100S (2013): The X100S was the moment the X100 series became legendary. Dramatically faster phase-detect AF, X-Trans II image quality, Fujifilm's film simulations, and the iconic hybrid viewfinder in a pocketable fixed-lens body — the blueprint every subsequent X100 has built on. A brilliant used-market buy for street and travel photographers who want the Fujifilm experience at an accessible price.
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
X100S (2013)
- Street photographers who want the Fujifilm X100 experience on a budget
- Travel photographers who love a fixed focal length
- Film photography enthusiasts who want digital film simulations
- Used-market buyers stepping into the X100 series
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 lumix s5 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the x100s is the most affordable; only the lumix s5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X100S (2013) | Lumix S5 (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £250 | £1,699 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K/60p 10-bit V-Log/HLG, 5.9K anamorphic, 1080p/180p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Hybrid AF with sensor-embedded phase-detect + contrast-detect | Contrast AF (DFD Technology), face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | — | 6.5-stop IBIS (dual IBIS with Lumix S lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 7fps mechanical, 9fps electronic (AFS) |
| Battery Life | ~330 shots (CIPA) | ~470 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 445g (with battery and card) | 714g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 126.5 × 74.4 × 52.4mm | 132.6 × 97.1 × 81.9mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification |
| Screen | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| Mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equivalent) | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi (via optional adapter) | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1), full-size HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X100S | Lumix S5 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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