Fujifilm X100VIvs Lumix GH5 II
Fujifilm
Fujifilm X100VI (2024)
Starting from £1499 new
Best for Street, travel & everyday
View Fujifilm X100VI
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Lumix
Lumix GH5 II (2021)
Starting from £899 new
Best for Video, vlogging, documentary
View Lumix GH5 II
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Travel & Everyday — Fujifilm X100VI (2024): The best fixed-lens camera ever made — 40MP, 7-stop IBIS, film simulations, and a design icon. Wildly oversubscribed for good reason.
Video, Vlogging, Documentary — Lumix GH5 II (2021): The GH line's video credentials refined — excellent for video-first shooters.
Who should buy what
Fujifilm X100VI (2024)
- Street photographers who want the most refined fixed-lens APS-C compact
- Travel photographers who want one pocketable camera for everything
- X100V owners finally upgrading to IBIS and 40MP
- Anyone on the waiting list — the most sought-after compact camera of its generation
Lumix GH5 II (2021)
- Video creators who want Micro Four Thirds depth of field and lens range
- Documentary filmmakers who need weather sealing
Quick take: The fujifilm x100vi has the highest resolution at 40mp; the lumix gh5 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Fujifilm X100VI (2024) | Lumix GH5 II (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £899 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2 10-bit internal | 4K 60fps 10-bit, C4K 24fps 10-bit, live streaming |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect 425 points, subject/eye tracking | 225-point contrast-detect, DFD technology |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 25fps electronic | 12fps mechanical, 75fps electronic (RAW) |
| Battery Life | ~450 shots (CIPA) | 900 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 533g with battery and card | 727g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 128.0 × 74.8 × 55.3mm | 138.5 × 98.1 × 87.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical/EVF hybrid, 3.69M dots | EVF 0.76× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M-dot |
| Mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, 3.5mm mic/headphone |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Fujifilm X100VI | Lumix GH5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
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