Fujifilm X-T5 Definitive Review | 40MP and More

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Table of Contents:
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0:00​ - Intro and Concept
1:30 - Build and Features
4:45 - Autofocus
6:00 - Sensor Performance
8:00 - Conclusion and Pricing
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[TLS]

This video review is from a year ago, but I chose this just to say how impressed I am of your thorough reviews, both textually and visually (YT). Your reviews have helped me a lot making decisions on "gear" to buy. And what a nice family you have. 😍

[just_eirik]

What I really like about the retro dials is that you can change them while the camera is off. Which probably doesn’t sound like much, but I was surprised how much I missed it when I used a Sony the other day.

[lionheart]

I come back to this review from time to time, despite me already having an X-T5. My first Fujifilm camera and I LOVE it!

One of the best reviews of this camera, grest job Dustin!

[subliminaldoubt]

Dustin, you’re one of the coolest dudes out there. Your understanding of both the art and science of photography is impressive and doesn’t go unnoticed. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I’ll be sure to use your links next time I plan to make a purchase.

[Typhn]

Great review as always Dustin!

I think one important addition in regards to the buffer is to keep in mind that the buffer is in this case limited more by the reduced amount of RAM compared to the X-H2, rather than the use of UHS-II SD-cards. You can shoot more frames with the X-H2 and an SD-card in comparison with the X-T5. If you do a little napkin math the XT-5 seems to only have around 1GB of RAM for buffer use, while the X-H2 is at least 4GB. So that is one part of where the price difference is coming from.

[zodiacmanan]

Dustin does the best in depth reviews on gear - love them.... I am seriously considering this camera and this review helps.

[jacekmae]

I want the retro style controls and improved image and video capture and processing functionality of X-T5 in a camera body with a fully articulated screen and the ability to add an extended grip with space for two extra batteries (as it used to be in X-T4).

This would be the perfect hybrid camera for me.

Analogue controls make shooting stills in fully manual mode so much more enjoyable (you guessed it, I don't like PASM controls).

Fully articulated screen is perfect for vlogging, selfies, and in general makes positioning of the camera and framing your photo or video so much easier (at least for me).

Extended grip improves ergonomics and additional two batteries add a lot of extra power which is so useful on those hectic days of intensive photo and video shooting while sightseeing or hiking somewhere in places with no power socket in sight.

Fujifilm seems to have arbitrarily split the potential buyers of their gear in two distinct groups. Either you are a photographer who occasionally shoots videos and does little or no vlogging (X-T5), or you are a videographer who occasionally shoots photos (X-H2/X-H2S).

But what if you are someone like me, a person in the market for a new camera who (i) learned photography back in the halcyon days of analogue film cameras, and therefore (ii) highly values the retro-style controls of Fujifilm digital cameras such as X-T4 or X-T5, and (iii) absolutely adores the Fujifilm film simulations, and (iv) loves making videos as much as photos?

Suddenly, for the new customers of my profile, Fujifilm made the buying decision so much more difficult.

Thank you for this review and for all your reviews Dustin. I enjoy them so much, you're doing a great job.

Happy New Year 2023 and greetings from Warsaw.

[dummatube]

At last a REAL review of the amazing capabilities of the 40MP sensor! Thanks Dustin.

[ginobonetti]

Retired one of the xt3s I use for weddings and got an xt5. Decided against X-H2 because of screen, CF Express and weight/size. Very happy so far. Camera performs beautifully and AF (especially S-AF) is a major step up. Love the new sensor. Out of the box C-AF still not there in action heavy scenarios in terms of „fire and forget“ reliability like Sony/Canon, although can be improved to a certain degree when tweaking settings. For Fuji users, that are heavily invested in the system, and where switching systems left and right is not an option, this is the best Fuji‘s ever been.

[technodronesogxl]

Excellent review as always I settled on an XH2. The features and size for 300.00 more was more suitable for me.

[ozkanyildiz]

thanks for review and nice tip with overexposing with higher iso and dr boost 👍

[Theirrelephant]

Great review; felt very objective. I had an X-T4 and now the 5 and I’ve been mildly roasted in the Fuji groups for suggesting that I avoid going over 3200 with the new camera, whereas with my X-T4 I had similar noise performance at around 6400.

[Jwitherow]

I got mine in today! Thanks for the advice

[ronaldconiglio]

Hello.
I'm hoping you might be able to answer my questions regarding image aspect ratios ( *that I think ) are available on the XT-5 ( *according to some sources, Fuji has added 4:3 and 5:4 ratios to the XT-5 ).
( I'm especially interested in shooting in the 4:3 ratio ).

My questions ( referring only to stills, and stills only shot in RAW ):
I.) Can the 4:3, 5:4 and 1:1 ratios be applied to exposures in RAW?

( If answer to 1.) is yes ).
2.) When any one of the above-mentioned ratios is selected, will that ratio be applied to the images displayed on the LCD monitor and in the EVF?

3.) Will RAW files resulting from using either the 4:3, 5:4, or 1:1 ratio retain the selected aspect ratio?
Thank you.

[steverosenblum]

Dustin--I love your in depth reviews, you do a great job. I had ordered an X-t5 but put the order on hold because there has been tons of complaints all over the internet Fuji forums about inferior AF performance with this camera. I think it is unfortunate, thought understandable given the crazy weather we've been having, that you were not able to do your usual in depth testing of the AF system. I, for one, would really appreciate it if you can add a more detailed AF test as an addendum to this review. The AF performance is definitely the main push back on this camera. I would also be interested in your take on high ISO noise with this camera vs the X-T4 with it's smaller sensor in terms whether the higher pixel density is associated with the expected increase in noise. Again, thanks for your wonderful work, I really appreciate it.

[livinloudkicker]

hello sir. are the photos you've shown are edited?? or are they straight out of the camera??? photos like the LAKE at 27:15, the trees at 29:08 and hi-way at 29:10. may i know if they've been processed already or not yet? thank you!! i just wanna know how sharp the x-t5 is. thank you

[Battlemnk]

Big highlight of the X-T5 is the new AI chip and improved subject/eye AF algorithm. Was hoping to see it more in action. Some people hyped it has reached Sony A1 or Canon R3/R5 level and no longer behind. IMO after testing one at the store don't think that is true yet, but definitely closer.

[DalsPhotography-Daniela]

I love those buttons, I used Canon for a long time, and when I changed Fuji, and learnt the buttons, it's kind of the best I got, I can change them while my eyes are still on the view finder... Never imagined that I wouldn't want any other type of camera. Yet, I would have loved better focus system as well !
Thank you so much Dustin, You are always so great with these In depth videos! Best from Uruguay. PS, what about insects? Is there any eye focus for them? :)

[dirkstadil]

Great in depth review as always. Thank you!

[karacop]

If you do the math 40mp on APS-C is 90mp FF equivalent. 91mp to be precise.
You've also tested A7RV's 61mp with G-Masters and Sigmas, could any APS-C lens can be 1, 5 times sharper than those FF lenses in order to be able to resolve 40mp on an APS-C sensor? It would be hugely interesting if you could pick the sharpest x-mount lens you've tried and test those 40mp against a 26mp body side by side.
Thanks for another great review.