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Panasonic Lumix S5 II vs Fujifilm X-S20: which kit wins in 2025?

Full side-by-side comparison of camera specs, lens options, performance scores, and price — so you can stop second-guessing and start shooting.

Panasonic Lumix S5 II is weather sealed; the other is notPanasonic Lumix S5 II uses Full-frame; Fujifilm X-S20 uses APS-CThe X-S20 kit costs €451 less
The Lumix S5 II content-creator kit
Panasonic Lumix S5 II
+ 18-50mm f/1.8-4 (built-in)
77/100
$2,419
camera + lens
★ Overall winner
The travel creator
Fujifilm X-S20
+ XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS
78/100
$1,923
camera + lens
Camera body
Sensor
Full-frame
APS-C
Resolution
24MP
26MP
IBIS
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Weather seal
✓ Yes
— No
Battery
370 shots
750 shots
Body weight
740g
491g
Released
2,023
2,023
Lens
Model
18-50mm f/1.8-4 (built-in)
XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS
Focal range
18-50mm (27-75mm equiv)
18-55mm
Max aperture
f/1.8
f/2.8
Type
Zoom
Zoom
Lens weight
0g
310g
Combined kit
Total weight
740g
801g
Total price
€2,199
€1,748
Tier
Enthusiast
Enthusiast
Performance scores
Beginner-friendly
55
76
Travel
72
88
Portrait
85
82
Wildlife
70
62
Sports
78
65
Video
94
88
Value for money
85
84
Strengths
+Phase-detect AF (finally — Panasonic's big fix)
+Open-gate 6K recording
+Excellent IBIS (5 axis, 6.5 stops)
+L-Mount Alliance lens support (Sigma, Leica)
+Active cooling fan for unlimited 4K
+IBIS in compact body
+Exceptional battery life
+Excellent 6.2K video
+Great film simulations
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Panasonic Lumix S5 II vs Fujifilm X-S20: common questions

Which is better overall, the Panasonic Lumix S5 II or the Fujifilm X-S20?

Based on our scoring across 7 use-case dimensions, the Fujifilm X-S20 edges ahead with an average score of 78/100 vs 77/100. Fujifilm's strengths include: IBIS in compact body and Exceptional battery life.

Is the Panasonic Lumix S5 II worth the extra cost over the Fujifilm X-S20?

The Lumix S5 II kit costs €451 more than the X-S20 kit. The extra cost buys you: Phase-detect AF (finally — Panasonic's big fix) and Open-gate 6K recording. If those features matter for your shooting, the upgrade is justified.

Which is better for beginners, the Panasonic Lumix S5 II or Fujifilm X-S20?

For beginners, the Fujifilm X-S20 scores higher (76 vs 55 for beginner-friendliness). IBIS in compact body.

Which has better video, the Panasonic Lumix S5 II or Fujifilm X-S20?

For video, the Panasonic Lumix S5 II leads with a video score of 94/100. It has IBIS for smoother handheld footage. The flip screen also makes it ideal for solo filming.

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