Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II

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      Specifications

      General Fujifilm X-T2 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II
      BrandFujifilmPanasonic
      ModelX-T2Lumix DC-S5 II
      Predecessor ModelFujifilm X-T1 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
      Successor ModelFujifilm X-T3
      MSRP$1599 (body only), $1899 (w/18-55mm)$1999.99
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Fujifilm X-T2 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II
      Sensor TypeCMOS X-TRANS IIICMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions23.6 x 15.6 mm35.6 x 23.8 mm
      Total Pixels25.28 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.3 Megapixel24.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 12,800100 - 51,200
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 51,20050 - 204,800
      Photo Fujifilm X-T2 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II
      ProcessorX-Processor Pro2Venus Engine
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40006000 x 4000
      Other Resolutions3:2 (4240 x 2832, 3008 x 2000), 16:9 (6000 x 3376, 4240 x 2384, 3008 x 1688), 1:1 (4000 x 4000, 2832 x 2832, 2000 x 2000)
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 3:2, 16:91:1, 2:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9, 65:24
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White Balance2500 to 10,000K
      Presets: AWB, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4
      WB Bracketing3 images in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis, color temperature setting
      Focus Fujifilm X-T2 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Phase Detect
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-6 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points325779
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Fujifilm X-T2 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II
      Lens MountFujifilm XLeica L
      Crop Factor1.5x1x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation5.5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Fujifilm X-T2 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II
      Screen TypeTiltingFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD with static touch control
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,000k dot1,840k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Fujifilm X-T2 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic (OLED)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.16x0.78x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.77x0.78x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot3,680k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint23 mm21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +2-4 to +2
      Display speed120fps / 60fps
      Shutter Fujifilm X-T2 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II
      Shutter TypeFocal PlaneElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/32000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)9.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic)30.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting14.0 fps30.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferApprox. 14.0fps [Only Electronic Shutter](JPEG: 42 frames Lossless compression RAW: 28 frames Uncompressed RAW: 25 frames)
      Approx. 11.0fps [with VPB-XT2](JPEG: 73 frames Lossless compression RAW: 30 frames Uncompressed RAW: 27 frames)
      Approx. 8.0fps (JPEG: 83 frames Lossless compression RAW: 33 frames Uncompressed RAW: 27 frames)
      Approx. 5.0fps (JPEG: endless Lossless Compression RAW: 39 frames Uncompressed RAW: 30 frames)
      Mechanical Shutter
      Up to 9 fps for up to 200 Frames (Raw) / 300 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 5 fps for up to 200 Frames (Raw) / 300 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 2 fps for up to 200 Frames (Raw) / 300 Frames (JPEG)
      Electronic Shutter
      Up to 30 fps for up to 200 Frames (Raw) / 200 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 9 fps for up to 200 Frames (Raw) / 300 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 5 fps for up to 200 Frames (Raw) / 300 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 2 fps for up to 200 Frames (Raw) / 300 Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Fujifilm X-T2 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      standard
      slow sync
      manual
      commander
      Auto*
      Auto/Red-eye Reduction*
      Forced On
      Forced On/Red-eye Reduction
      Slow Sync.
      Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction
      Forced Off *For iA only.
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-5 to +5 EV (1/3 EV Steps)-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTLTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC TerminalHot Shoe
      Exposure Fujifilm X-T2 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Average
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +18 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments) ±3 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockSet the Fn button in custom menu to AE lock
      Video Fujifilm X-T2 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/H.265/MOV/MPEG-4 AVC 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit
      5952 x 3968 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97 fps [200 Mbps]
      5952 x 3136 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97 fps [200 Mbps]
      5888 x 3312 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97 fps [200 Mbps]
      4096 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/47.95/48.00/50/59.94 fps [150 to 200 Mbps]
      3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/47.95/48.00/50/59.94 fps [150 to 200 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/47.95/48.00/50/59.94/100 fps [20 to 150 Mbps]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21605952 x 3968
      10-bit 4:2:2 Color
      External Recording Modes12-Bit via HDMI
      5888 x 3312 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Gamma CurvePanasonic V-Gamut, V-Log
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 minunlimited
      Terminals Fujifilm X-T2 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRRS Headphone/Mic Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRRS Headphone/Mic Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x USB-C Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Full Size
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Fujifilm X-T2 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHzWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Mobile App Compatible: Android & iOS
      App Name: Lumix Sync
      Functionality: Access Stored Files, Firmware Update, Remote Control
      *As of January, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control via smartphone or wired remote 2.5mm
      Environmental Fujifilm X-T2 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity10 to 80%10 to 80%
      Physical Fujifilm X-T2 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II
      Dimensions133 x 92 x 49 mm (5.24 x 3.62 x 1.93")134 x 102 x 90 mm (5.29 x 4.03 x 3.55")
      Weight (inc. batteries)507 g (1.12 lb / 17.88 oz)740 g (1.63 lb / 26.10 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.1 x 5.6 x 5.6"13.4 x 7.4 x 6.6"
      Package Weight3.15 lb2.65 lb
      Power and Storage Fujifilm X-T2 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II
      Battery PackNP-W126SDMW-BLJ31
      Battery Life340 shots370 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageDual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Other Fujifilm X-T2 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secs 2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount on Camera Body
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemUltra Sonic VibrationImage sensor shift type
      Included AccessoriesLi-ion battery NP-W126S
      Battery charger BC-W126
      Shoe-mount flash unit EF-X8
      Shoulder strap
      Body cap
      Strap clip
      Protective cover
      Clip attaching tool
      Hot shoe cover
      Vertical Power Booster Grip connector cover
      Sync terminal cover
      Owner's manual
      Warranty+D66


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