Fujifilm X-T5 Black 2022

Based on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.

1. Q2 202695/1005.0★24 reviews

   Buyers in Q2 2026 overwhelmingly love the X-T5 for its image quality, film simulations, and compact build. A few note autofocus tracking and menu complexity as drawbacks.

   • 👍Outstanding image quality and film simulations praised by many.
   • 👍Compact, lightweight body with retro design and tactile controls.
   • 🤔Autofocus tracking unreliable, especially bird/animal modes.
   • 🤔Menus jumbled and difficult to navigate for some users.
2. Q1 202696/1005.0★16 reviews

   Buyers praise the X-T5's image quality, 40MP sensor, film simulations, and classic controls. Many upgraded from earlier models and are very satisfied.

   • 👍Excellent image quality, sharpness, and color from the 40MP sensor and film simulations.
   • 👍Classic dials and controls make the camera fun and intuitive to use.
   • 👍Compact, lightweight body with good build quality and ergonomics.
   • 👍Great upgrade from X-T3/X-T4 with better autofocus, IBIS, and battery life.
3. Q4 202567/1004.3★9 reviews

   Buyers praised the X-T5's image quality, weight, and film simulations, but a serious EVF coating defect and autofocus complaints were noted.

   • 👍Excellent image quality and lightweight design praised by multiple users.
   • 👎EVF coating defect reported, causing blurriness; issue known on Reddit.
   • 🤔Autofocus improved over X-T3 but some users find complaints overblown.
   • 👍Film simulations and community resources enhance creative experience.
4. Q3 202580/1004.7★10 reviews

   Buyers praised image quality, build, and film simulations. Some reported freezing issues and criticized the LCD design and menu inconsistencies.

   • 👍Excellent image quality, 40MP sensor, and film simulations are highly praised.
   • 🤔LCD tilts only up/down, not sideways; ribbon cable exposed when tilted.
   • 👎Camera freezing during use reported by one reviewer, unresolved despite troubleshooting.
   • 🤔Menu has minor errors and inconsistent button prompts even with updated firmware.
5. Q2 202567/1004.5★6 reviews

   Buyers praise image quality and value but note a steep learning curve, missing manual, limited third-party lenses, and mediocre autofocus.

   • 👍Great image quality and color, good value for money.
   • 👎Steep learning curve; no manual included, complex controls.
   • 👎Autofocus performance is not great.
   • 👎Limited third-party lenses and accessories available.
6. Q1 202588/1005.0★8 reviews

   Buyers praise the XT-5's design, image quality, and compact size. A few note small dials and a cumbersome exposure dial, but overall sentiment is very positive.

   • 👍Stunning design, ergonomic, and compact system with manual controls.
   • 👍Excellent image quality, 40MP sensor, and film simulations produce beautiful photos.
   • 🤔Top dials are small and can be accidentally tipped, but can be locked.
   • 👎Exposure dial is cumbersome; some wish for a thumb wheel instead.
7. Q4 202475/1004.8★8 reviews

   Buyers praise the X-T5's image quality, autofocus, and versatility as an X100VI alternative, but some note reduced build quality and lack of included charger.

   • 👍Excellent image quality, 40MP sensor, and improved autofocus over previous models.
   • 👍Great alternative to X100VI with interchangeable lenses, IBIS, and film simulations.
   • 👎Build quality feels cheaper than X-T1 and X-T2; some wish for higher price with better materials.
   • 🤔No external charger included; battery life improved but charger must be bought separately.
8. Q3 202467/1004.4★9 reviews

   Buyers praise image quality and nostalgic feel, but one reports overheating during video use.

   • 👍Excellent image quality and nostalgic film-like photos.
   • 👍Great value kit with fast shipping and solid build.
   • 🤔Video praised for quality but one user reports overheating shutdown.
   • 👍Modern tech in classic design, appealing to long-time photographers.
9. Q2 202494/1005.0★9 reviews

   Buyers in Q2 2024 praised the camera's features, ease of use, and image quality, with many noting it rekindled their passion for photography. A few mentioned the need for an external flash and that the kit lens duplicated phone focal length.

   • 👍Excellent image quality and film simulations inspire creativity.
   • 👍Intuitive controls with physical dials are highly appreciated.
   • 🤔Kit lens focal length may overlap with phone; some find it redundant.
   • 👎External flash needed for certain shots; not included in kit.
10. Q1 202490/1004.8★6 reviews

    Buyers in Q1 2024 praised the X-T5's size, weight, controls, and image quality. One reported dirty accessories in a kit.

    • 👍Camera praised for size, weight, and classic design.
    • 👍Excellent photo results with Velvia emulation and physical controls.
    • 👍Great starter kit value and timely delivery from Adorama/Amazon.
    • 👎One buyer received smeared filters and greasy brush in kit.
11. Q3 202395/1004.8★6 reviews

    Buyers praised the X-T5's lightweight design, retro controls, image quality, and improved autofocus. One noted a learning curve from DSLR.

    • 👍Lightweight and travel-friendly design appreciated by light packers.
    • 👍Retro manual dials and metal construction praised for satisfying control.
    • 👍Fujifilm film simulations and color science produce beautiful JPEGs.
    • 👍Autofocus improvements noted, with tracking for various subjects.
12. Q2 202393/1004.9★14 reviews

    Buyers praise the X-T5's image quality, compact size, and classic controls. Some note cheaper build materials and a non-functional pixel shift feature.

    • 👍Excellent image quality with 40MP sensor, great for cropping and landscapes.
    • 👍Compact, lighter body with improved ergonomics and balance with lenses.
    • 🤔Build quality feels less premium than X-T4; top plate materials cheaper.
    • 👎Pixel shift multishot 160MP feature does not work despite tripod and good lighting.
13. Q1 202375/1004.7★20 reviews

    Buyers praised the X-T5's image quality, IBIS, and controls, but a few reported intermittent autofocus issues that caused blurry shots despite focus confirmation.

    • 👍Excellent image quality, 40MP resolution, IBIS, and low-light performance.
    • 👎Intermittent autofocus issues: camera confirms focus but produces blurry images, especially with static subjects.
    • 👍Improved autofocus tracking, face/eye detection, and subject detection over previous models.
    • 🤔Compact retro body with manual controls is loved, but some find the UI has a learning curve.
14. Q4 202297/1004.9★17 reviews

    Buyers praised the X-T5 as a return to photography roots, with excellent image quality, improved autofocus, and compact design. Many upgraded from earlier X-T models and were highly satisfied.

    • 👍Excellent image quality and 40MP sensor praised by many.
    • 👍Improved autofocus and fast performance noted as key upgrades.
    • 👍Compact, ergonomic design with superb handling and build quality.
    • 👍Return to photography-centric design appreciated over hybrid focus.

Based on 285 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.