Compare Fujifilm X-E5 vs Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 II
In this technical comparison between the Fujifilm X-E5 and the Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 II, we analyze the key features to help you choose.
Choosing between these two Cameras models often comes down to your budget, with prices around 1699 USD and $3,199 USD / €3,499.
| Specifications |
Fujifilm X-E5 |
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 II |
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| Launch | ||
| Release Version | August, 2025 | May, 2025 |
| Body | ||
| Body Dimensions | 124.9× 72.9× 39.1 mm | 134.4× 102.4× 91.7 mm |
| Weight | 445g (with battery/card) | 800g (with battery and card) |
| Mount | FUJIFILM X Mount | Leica L-Mount |
| Weather Sealing | No (The top plate is a single piece of machined aluminum, but the body lacks official WR gaskets). | Yes (Dust, splash, and freeze-resistant to −10°C) |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor Technology | X-Trans CMOS 5 HR (Back-illuminated) | Partially-Stacked BSI CMOS |
| Size | APS-C (23.5× 15.7 mm) | Full Frame (35.6× 23.8 mm) |
| Image Resolution | 40.2 Megapixels | 24.1 Megapixels (effective) / 96MP High-Res Mode |
| ISO Sensitivity | ISO 125 – 12800 (Extended: 64 – 51200) | ISO 100 – 51200 (Extended: 50 – 204800) |
| Image Stabilization | 5-axis IBIS (Up to 7.0 stops of compensation) | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (Up to 8.0 stops of compensation) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Rear screen | 3.0-inch tilting touchscreen (1.04 million dots); 180° upward tilt for selfies | 3.0-inch Tilt + Free-Angle articulating touchscreen (1.84 million dots) |
| Viewfinder | 0.39-inch OLED EVF (2.36 million dots), 0.62x magnification | 5.76 million dot OLED EVF, 0.78x magnification, up to 120fps |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | 425 points | 779 points |
| Autofocus System | Intelligent Hybrid AF (Contrast + Phase Detection) | Phase Hybrid AF + AI Subject Detection |
| AI Subject Recognition | Yes, featuring Deep Learning AI subject detection (Birds, Insects, Cars, Planes, etc.). | Yes (Humans, Animals, Birds, Vehicles, and new "Urban Sports" mode) |
| Photo | ||
| Continuous shooting | 8 fps (Mechanical); 20 fps (Electronic, with 1.29x crop) | 10 fps (Mechanical); 70 fps (Electronic, blackout-free) |
| Formats | JPEG, HEIF (10-bit), RAW (14-bit RAF), TIFF | JPEG, RAW (14-bit), HEIF (10-bit), 96MP High-Res RAW/JPEG |
| Video | ||
| Video Performance | 6.2K at 30p (1.23x crop); 4K at 60p; 1080p at 240p | 6K (Open Gate 3:2) at 30p; 5.1K at 60p; 4K at 120p (1.17x crop) |
| Bit-depth | 4:2:2 10-bit internal recording | 4:2:2 10-bit internal; Internal ProRes RAW and Apple ProRes HQ |
| Audio Connectivity | 3.5mm Mic input / Headphone via USB-C adapter | 3.5mm Mic & Headphone; Supports 32-bit Float Audio (with XLR2 adapter) |
| HDMI output | Micro-HDMI (Type D) | Full-size HDMI (Type A) |
| Storage | ||
| Card slots | 1 Slot | Dual Slots |
| Sensor Technology | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II supported) | Slot 1: CFexpress Type B; Slot 2: SD (UHS-II); Supports recording to external SSD via USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 5 (2.4 / 5GHz) |
| Bluetooth | Ver 4.2 | Ver 5.0 (Low Energy) |
| USB / HDMI | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2 / 10Gbps) / Micro-HDMI | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) / Full HDMI |
| Battery | ||
| Model | NP-W126S | DMW-BLK22 (2200 mAh) |
| Battery Life | Approx. 310 shots (Standard) / 400 shots (Economy) | Approx. 360–380 shots (varies by LCD/EVF use) |
| USB charging | Yes, supports USB-PD | Yes (USB Power Delivery supported) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the box | Camera body, NP-W126S Battery, USB-C to Headphone adapter, Shoulder strap, Body cap. | Camera body, DMW-BLK22 Battery, Charger, USB-C Cable, Shoulder Strap, Body Cap, Hot Shoe Cover. |
| Price | 1699 USD | $3,199 USD / €3,499 |
| Full Details | X-E5 - Full Specifications | Lumix DC-S1 II - Full Specifications |