Panasonic Lumix S S5 II Black 2023
Fujifilm X-T X-T4 Silver 2020
What Buyers Say
Panasonic Lumix S S5 II Black 2023
The Panasonic Lumix S5II is overwhelmingly praised as a fantastic hybrid camera that finally brings phase-detect autofocus to the L-mount lineup. Users highlight its excellent video features, including a fan for unlimited recording, great stabilization, and beautiful color science, all at a very competitive price. A few long-term users report a shutter button issue, and some note the limited lens selection compared to Sony, but the vast majority consider it the best value full-frame camera under $2,000.
Pros
- Excellent phase-detect autofocus
- Great video quality and codecs
- Internal fan prevents overheating
- Outstanding image stabilization
- Beautiful color science
Cons
- Shutter button issue after extended use
- Limited lens selection compared to Sony
- APS-C crop in 4K 60p
- Rolling shutter at fast pans
- External monitor disables internal display info
Fujifilm X-T X-T4 Silver 2020
The Fujifilm X-T4 is widely praised for its excellent image quality, film simulations, and intuitive manual controls. Users love the in-body image stabilization (IBIS) and improved battery life, though some note overheating during extended video recording and a learning curve for those new to Fuji's control layout. Overall, it's seen as a versatile hybrid camera that excites both photographers and videographers.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Intuitive manual controls
- In-body image stabilization (IBIS)
- Great film simulations
- Improved battery life
Cons
- Overheating during long video recording
- Learning curve for Fuji controls
- Expensive new battery type
- Awkward charging port placement
- Fully articulated screen disliked by some
Scores
Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix S S5 II | Fujifilm X-T X-T4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | X-Trans BSI CMOS 4 |
| Size | full-frame | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 24.200000762939453 MP | 26.100000381469727 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 100★ | 160 |
| Processor | L2 | X-Processor 4 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Photo, VideoContrast Detection, Phase Detection: 779 | Phase Detection: 425 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps★ | 15 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 fps★ | 20 fps |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/32000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 6K★ | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps | 60 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 100 fps | 240 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | — |
| Codec | H.264/H.265/MOV/MP4/ProRes 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit | H.264, H.265 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots | 3.7M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.66 kg | 0.53 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 370 shots | 600 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | Micro-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic Lumix S S5 II Black 2023
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
Fujifilm X-T X-T4 Silver 2020
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sensor (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong evf (95th percentile)95th %ile
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 3 of 10 usage categories and 6 of 33 specs.