Panasonic
Lumix S5II
$1797.99
Fujifilm
Based on 112 Reddit mentions
$899.00
Sentiment summary across the product areas Reddit users mention most.
Original Reddit posts and comments behind this analysis.
Lots of people on this sub will tell you not to get the X-M5. It's all relative bullshit. The X-M5 is a great camera. Pair it with a pancake lens and it's so easy to fit in a jacket pocket or throw in a bag. And once you get the hang of it the sensor can produce incredible photos right out of the ca
...cheetoblue in r/FujifilmX
February 21, 2026 6:28 AM
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Great photos on your iPhone 13 Pro. You will do well moving over to a Fuji body. The X-M5 is well priced package. Hard to beat for buying new. Older Fujis will still have pretty close image quality as advancements in sensor tech hasn’t really changed that much. For instance an image from an X-T2 or
...SteakTree in r/FujifilmX
February 21, 2026 4:02 PM
13
To do various things? Fujifilms X-M5 is a great camera, it's the same price but it still needs a lens. But it does great video, photos, has lots of features more than then X-Half. Has the film simulators. It doesn't have the same rangefinder style body or a EVF. if you value the aesthetic and rangef
...wickeddimension in r/fujifilm
May 23, 2025 1:10 PM
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If you don’t need a viewfinder, the X-M5 is the best value among new Fujifilm cameras right now. It will last a long time. Get the 15-45mm kit lens and an autofocus Viltrox lens when you want more bokeh, and you can have a lot of fun as a beginner: I recommend the 35mm F1.7 or 56mm F1.7. If you find
...fryn in r/fujifilm
October 21, 2025 1:33 AM
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So u/bodybypizza I highly recommend the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 as well!It is SUPER light compared to any comparable Fuji zoom in this range, smaller filter size, and the image quality is really good. I use it with the Fujifilm X-M5 which is essentially the same camera that you have without the EVF. I l
...zabacam in r/FujifilmX
March 1, 2026 3:47 AM
3
I was in the exact same spot just a few months ago. I distinctly remember falling out of love with photography around last August, outside of work as a freelance photographer/videographer, I just didn’t feel motivated to shoot at all. That’s when I started looking for ways to reignite that spark, an
...doublek1022 in r/FujifilmX
August 2, 2025 7:05 PM
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the x-m5 + 16-80mm if going to feel about the same as your current set up in terms of bulk and weight. if youre happy with your current set up besides it being too bulky, look into getting a pancake lens. i know the fujifilm equivalents are the 27mm f2.8 and the new 23mm f2.8. theres lots of third p
...SachaCaptures in r/fujifilm
March 27, 2026 11:09 AM
2
Tamron will look well.. bulky :D x-m5 w/tamron For this exact reason I did not mention sigma 17-40 which is so bloody good it's just insane.
wowo78 in r/fujifilm
April 2, 2026 1:13 PM
2
First of all thank you so much for the comprehensive reply! I've done a bit more research and I'm now torn between the pancake fuji lens and the sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary Fujifilm X. I think I am leaning towards the Sigma purely because I only use prime lenses for my film camera and it
...beanierina in r/fujifilm
January 29, 2026 7:31 PM
2
If travel and portability are your top priorities, both are good choices, but they are actually very different cameras and not directly comparable. The RX100 VII is all about convenience. It’s super compact and lightweight, easy to bring anywhere, and you don’t need to think about lenses or extra ge
...rockshoxfox in r/PhotographyPH
January 30, 2026 2:12 PM
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