Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Fujifilm - X-T5 | Nikon - Z 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 557 g | 910 g |
| AF points | 425 | 493 |
| Megapixels | 40 MP | 45 MP |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Full Frame |
| Max video | 6K | 8K |
Between the X-T5 and Z 8, the X-T5 comes out ahead in weight, while the Z 8 wins on af points / megapixels. Overall, the X-T5 scores 72 and the Z 8 scores 75.1 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Z 8 edges ahead on the Mars Score (72 vs 75.1), but the 3.1-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the X-T5 if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. The biggest gaps in its favor are weight. The single most decisive one: Weight — 353.00 g less. 557 vs 910.
Pick the Z 8 if you care most about af points / megapixels. Its strongest claims are af points, megapixels, sensor size, among others. The single most decisive one: AF points — 16.00% more. 493 vs 425.
Both ship with comparable in-body stabilization, log profile, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Fujifilm - X-T5 or Nikon - Z 8?
Nikon - Z 8 leads the current Mars Score by 3.1 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare megapixels, sensor size, max video, weight against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Fujifilm - X-T5 if…
Fujifilm - X-T5 has the measurable edge on weight g.
Choose Nikon - Z 8 if…
Nikon - Z 8 has the measurable edge on af points, megapixels, sensor size.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Fujifilm - X-T5 wins
- ▲Weight — 353.00 g less. 557 vs 910.
Why Nikon - Z 8 wins
- ▲AF points — 16.00% more. 493 vs 425.
- ▲Megapixels — 12.50% more. 45 MP vs 40 MP.
- ▲Sensor size: Full Frame (vs APS-C).
- ▲Max video: 8K (vs 6K).
Spec comparison
Sensor
| Spec | Fujifilm - X-T5 | Nikon - Z 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor sizeⓘ | APS-C | Full Framelead |
| Megapixels | 40 MP | 45 MPlead |
| Max ISO | 51200 | 102400lead |
Video
| Spec | Fujifilm - X-T5 | Nikon - Z 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Max video | 6K | 8Klead |
| RAW video | false | truelead |
| Log profileⓘ | true | true |
Autofocus
| Spec | Fujifilm - X-T5 | Nikon - Z 8 |
|---|---|---|
| AF pointsⓘ | 425 | 493lead |
| Eye AFⓘ | true | true |
| In-body stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Body & Controls
| Spec | Fujifilm - X-T5 | Nikon - Z 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 557 glead | 910 g |
| Weather sealedⓘ | true | true |
| Dual card slotsⓘ | true | true |