Between the X100VI and Lumix S5 II, the X100VI comes out ahead in weight / megapixels, while the Lumix S5 II wins on af points / sensor size. Overall, the X100VI scores 57.7 and the Lumix S5 II scores 46 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The X100VI is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 11.7 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the X100VI 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.
Pick the Lumix S5 II if you care most about af points / sensor size. Its strongest claims are af points, sensor size.
Both ship with comparable max video, in-body stabilization, log profile, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the X100VI is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Fujifilm - X100VI wins
- ▲Weight — 219.00 g less. 521 vs 740.
- ▲Megapixels — 66.67% more. 40 MP vs 24 MP.
Why Panasonic - Lumix S5 II wins
- ▲AF points — 83.29% more. 779 vs 425.
- ▲Sensor size: Full Frame (vs APS-C).
Spec comparison
Sensor
| Spec | Fujifilm - X100VI | Panasonic - Lumix S5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor sizeⓘ | APS-C | Full Framelead |
| Megapixels | 40 MPlead | 24 MP |
| Max ISO | 12800 | 51200lead |
Video
| Spec | Fujifilm - X100VI | Panasonic - Lumix S5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Max video | 6K | 6K |
| RAW video | false | false |
| Log profileⓘ | true | true |
Autofocus
| Spec | Fujifilm - X100VI | Panasonic - Lumix S5 II |
|---|---|---|
| AF pointsⓘ | 425 | 779lead |
| Eye AFⓘ | true | true |
| In-body stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Body & Controls
| Spec | Fujifilm - X100VI | Panasonic - Lumix S5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 521 glead | 740 g |
| Weather sealedⓘ | false | truelead |
| Dual card slotsⓘ | false | truelead |
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