Fujifilm X-E X-E5 Silver 2025
Fujifilm
91 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic DC-S1M2BODY9
Panasonic
91 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Fujifilm X-E X-E5 Silver 2025
85 out of 100 high confidence 44 reviews
The Fujifilm X-E5 is widely praised as a compact, stylish travel and everyday camera that delivers outstanding image quality thanks to its 40.2MP sensor, IBIS, and beloved film simulations. Users love the interchangeable lens mount, fast autofocus, and intuitive controls, though many note the lack of weather sealing, a finicky exposure compensation dial, and a mediocre EVF as drawbacks. Overall, it's seen as a versatile alternative to the X100VI for those who want lens flexibility without sacrificing portability.
Pros
- Outstanding image quality with 40.2MP sensor
- Effective in-body image stabilization (IBIS)
- Beautiful film simulations and color science
- Compact and lightweight body
- Interchangeable lens mount for versatility
Cons
- No weather sealing
- Flimsy exposure compensation dial
- Mediocre electronic viewfinder (EVF)
- Rear command dial too easy to press accidentally
- No dedicated ISO dial
Image quality 12
Build quality 8
Weather sealing 6
Exposure compensation dial 4
Autofocus performance 7
Ibis stabilization 5
Panasonic DC-S1M2BODY9
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Youtube
Video
Streaming
Product Photography
Beginner
Photography
Sports Wildlife
Wedding Events
Vlogging
Travel
Specifications
| Fujifilm X-E X-E5 | Panasonic DC-S1M2BODY9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | CMOS |
| Size | aps-c | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 40.20000076293945 MP★ | 24.100000381469727 MP |
| ISO Range | 125 | 100★ |
| Processor | X-Processor 5 | — |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Photo, VideoContrast Detection, Phase Detection: 425 | Photo, VideoContrast Detection, Phase Detection: 779 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 13 fps | 70 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 13 fps | 70 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/180000 | 1/2000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 6K | 6K |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 240 fps | 240 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 | MOV, MP4, HEVC, RAW, MPEG-4 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots | 5.8M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.40 kg★ | 0.80 kg |
| Battery Life | 310 shots | 1150 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | Micro-HDMI | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Fujifilm X-E X-E5 Silver 2025
- Strong video (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong sensor (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong stabilization (96th percentile)96th %ile
Panasonic DC-S1M2BODY9
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
Pricing
Fujifilm X-E X-E5 Silver 20250.063score per dollar
vs
Panasonic DC-S1M2BODY90.033score per dollar
Fujifilm X-E X-E5 Silver 2025 offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Fujifilm X-E X-E5
Scores 91 overall, wins 7 of 10 usage categories and 2 of 33 specs.
