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 f |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 557 g | 710 g |
| Megapixels | 40 MP | 24 MP |
| AF points | 425 | 299 |
| Max video | 6K | 4K60 |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Full Frame |
Between the X-T5 and Z f, the X-T5 comes out ahead in weight / megapixels, while the Z f wins on sensor size. Overall, the X-T5 scores 72 and the Z f scores 64.3 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The X-T5 edges ahead on the Mars Score (72 vs 64.3), but the 7.7-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, megapixels, af points, among others. The single most decisive one: Weight — 153.00 g less. 557 vs 710.
Pick the Z f if you care most about sensor size. Its strongest claims are sensor size. The single most decisive one: Sensor size: Full Frame (vs APS-C).
Both ship with comparable in-body stabilization, log profile, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the X-T5 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: Fujifilm - X-T5 or Nikon - Z f?
Fujifilm - X-T5 leads the current Mars Score by 7.7 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, megapixels, af points.
Choose Nikon - Z f if…
Nikon - Z f has the measurable edge on 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 — 153.00 g less. 557 vs 710.
- ▲Megapixels — 66.67% more. 40 MP vs 24 MP.
- ▲AF points — 42.14% more. 425 vs 299.
- ▲Max video: 6K (vs 4K60).
Why Nikon - Z f wins
- ▲Sensor size: Full Frame (vs APS-C).
Spec comparison
Sensor
| Spec | Fujifilm - X-T5 | Nikon - Z f |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor sizeⓘ | APS-C | Full Framelead |
| Megapixels | 40 MPlead | 24 MP |
| Max ISO | 51200 | 64000lead |
Video
| Spec | Fujifilm - X-T5 | Nikon - Z f |
|---|---|---|
| Max video | 6Klead | 4K60 |
| RAW video | false | false |
| Log profileⓘ | true | true |
Autofocus
| Spec | Fujifilm - X-T5 | Nikon - Z f |
|---|---|---|
| AF pointsⓘ | 425lead | 299 |
| Eye AFⓘ | true | true |
| In-body stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Body & Controls
| Spec | Fujifilm - X-T5 | Nikon - Z f |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 557 glead | 710 g |
| Weather sealedⓘ | true | true |
| Dual card slotsⓘ | truelead | false |