Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X-M5→Fujifilm X-E2
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The X-E2 offers little measurable spec improvement over the X-M5. Spend the money on glass instead.
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution16MP (down from 26MP — optimised for low light)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-M5 | X-E2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | -4.5 | ||
| Street | -0.5 | ||
| Travel | -1.0 | ||
| Portrait | +0.5 | ||
| Landscape | +0.5 | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X-M5 | X-E2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £150 | |
| Released | 2024 | 2013 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | |
| Resolution | 26MP | 16MP | ↓ |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/120p | 1080p/60p | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection AF | Hybrid phase-detect / contrast-detect AF | |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS for video | None | |
| Burst Rate | 8fps electronic | 7fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~430 shots (CIPA) | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 355g (with battery and card) | 350g (body only) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots | |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm X-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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