Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X-H2→Fujifilm X-T5
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The X-T5 offers little measurable spec improvement over the X-H2. Spend the money on glass instead.
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (40MP)
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | X-H2 | X-T5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -0.1 | ||
| Street | +0.2 | ||
| Travel | +0.3 | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | -0.6 | ||
| Documentary | -0.2 | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Casual | +0.3 | ||
| Food | -0.4 | ||
| Macro | -0.2 | ||
| Architecture | -0.1 | ||
| Astrophotography | -0.1 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X-H2 | X-T5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,849 | £1,549 | |
| Released | 2022 | 2022 | |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | |
| Resolution | 40MP | 40MP | |
| Video | 8K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 12-bit RAW output | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 10-bit | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | 7-stop IBIS | |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | |
| Battery Life | ~540 shots (CIPA, normal mode) | ~580 shots (CIPA, normal mode) | ↑ |
| Weight | 660g (body only) | 557g (body only) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.80× magnification | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm X-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Dual SD slots (UHS-II) |
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