Fujifilm X-T5 coming this month with higher resolution, IBIS and pixel shift

Front view of the black version of the X-T5 fitted with the XF16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR kit lens. (Source: Fujifilm.)

The new camera retains the classic body design of the X-T series but shares many features with the flagship X-H2 camera, including its fifth-generation backside-illuminated X-Trans CMOS 5 HR sensor and X-Processor 5 image processing engine, offering the highest resolution – 40.2-megapixels – in the X-T series.  Like its precursors, the X-T5 will be available in silver and black versions. Significantly smaller and lighter than the X-H2, its body is also smaller and lighter than the X-T4.  Like those cameras, it comes with 5-axis in-body image stabilisation (IBIS), offering up to seven stops of shake correction. This has enabled a new Pixel Shift Multi-Shot mode that uses the IBIS mechanism to shift the sensor at high precision while capturing 20 frames within a single click of the shutter. These frames can be composited with Fujifilm’s Pixel Shift Combiner software to generate an image containing approx. 160 million pixels.

The X-T5 comes with support for the HEIF image format – in addition to the regular (8-bit) JPEG and compressed, losslessly compressed and uncompressed RAF.RAW formats – enabling users to record 10-bit image quality in files up to 30% smaller than JPEGs. Panorama images can be recorded in horizontal and vertical orientations, with a maximum resolution of 9600 x 2160 pixels.  The base sensitivity is ISO 125, with a native range up to ISO 12800 in 1/3EV steps plus extensions to ISO 64, ISO 80, ISO 100 below the base plus ISO 25600 and ISO 51200 above the top native setting.

Autofocusing has also been improved with Subject Detection AF now capable of detecting animals, birds, cars, motorcycles, bicycles, planes and trains as well as the standard human face and eye detection. Other features include AI-based high-precision auto white balance and a new Smooth Skin Effect.  The top video resolution is 6.2K and movies can be recorded internally at up to 30p in 4:2:2 10-bit colour. A 4K HQ mode is available, using 6.2K over-sampling to produce high quality video. The X-T5 supports F-Log2, which records an expanded dynamic range of 13+ stops and is wider than the current F-Log, increasing post-production potential.

Rear view of the silver version of the X-T5 fitted with the XF16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR kit lens, showing the tilting monitor screen. (Source: Fujifilm.)

Dual slots are provided for SD cards and the X-T5 accepts both UHS-I and UHS-II cards and is compatible with the V90 video speed class.  The EVF has the same resolution as the X-T4’s but a slightly higher eye relief and magnification. It also offers better suppression of parallax and distortion. The three-way tilting LCD touch-screen monitor has a resolution of 1.84 million dots, the highest of the three cameras. The X-T5 uses the same NP-W235 lithium-ion battery as the X-T4 and X-H2 and has the same CIPA rating for stills shooting but it supports longer recording times (80-90 minutes vs 70 minutes for 8K) than the X-H2 due to the lower video resolution in the new camera. The table below lets you compare the X-T5 with the X-H2 and the X-T4 model it replaces.

	X-T5	X-H2	X-T4
Sensor size	23.5 x 15.6 mm (APS-C)
Sensor type	X-Trans CMOS 5 HR BSI with primary colour filter		X-Trans CMOS 4
Effective resolution	40.2 megapixels		26.1 megapixels
Image processor	X-Processor 5		X-Processor 4
Media	Dual SD slots (UHS-I / UHS-II /  V90 compatible)	CFexpress Type B Card + SD UHS-I / UHS-II /  V90 compatible	Dual SD slots (UHS-I / UHS-II compatible)
Digital teleconverter	1.4x and 2.0x (frames are cropped to M size with 1.4x zoom or S size with 2x zoom)
Image file formats	JPEG (Exif Ver. 2.32), HEIF-4:2:2 10bit, RAF.RAW (14-bit), RAW+JPEG, TIFF-8-bit/16-bit RGB (in-camera raw conversion only)
Max. still image size	7728 x 5152 pixels Panoramas: 9600 x 2160 / 9600 x1440 and 6400 x 2160 / 6400 x 1440 Approx. 160 megapixels in Pixel Shift Multi-Shot mode (with frame merging post-capture in a computer)		6240 x 4160 Panoramas: 9600 x 2160 / 9600 x1440 and 6400 x 2160 / 6400 x 1440
Video file formats	HEVC/ H.265, MPEG-4 and MP4, AVC/ H.264 with All Intra & Long-GOP compression	MOV/ Apple ProRes (422, HQ, LT), HEVC/ H.265, MPEG-4 and MP4, AVC/ H.264 with All Intra & Long-GOP compression	MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, HEVC/H.265)
Max. video	6.2K (6240×3150) at 29.97p/ 25p/ 24p/ 23.98p	8K (7680×4320) at 29.97p/ 25p/ 24p/ 23.98p	DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) at 50p/25p/24p
IBIS	5-axis shake correction, up to 7 stops (CIPA standard) with XF 35mm f/1.4 R lens		5-axis shake correction, up to 6.5 stops
Focus system	Intelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF  [-4.0EV]/ TTL phase detection AF [-7.0EV])		Intelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF[-3EV ] / TTL phase detection AF) [-6EV]
Subject detection AF	Human face/eye detection plus Animal, Bird, Automobile, Motorcycle & Bike, Airplane and Train detection		Human face/eye detection
ISO range	Auto ISO 125 to 12800 (1/3EV steps) plus extensions to ISO 64, ISO 80, ISO 100, ISO 25600, ISO 51200	Auto ISO 125 to 12800 (1/3EV steps) plus extensions to ISO 80, ISO 100, ISO 25600, ISO 51200	Auto ISO 160-12800 plus extensions to ISO 80 and ISO 51200
Flash	Hot-shoe for external flashguns (dedicated TTL flash compatible)
Sequence shooting	Max.20 frames/sec. with electronic shutter and 1.29x crop; up to 15 fps with mechanical shutter (full frame)		Max.30 fps with electronic shutter and 1.25x crop; 15 fps with mechanical shutter
Buffer capacity	Max. 168 Large/Fine JPEGs, 72 compressed RAW files, 41 lossless compressed RAW, 23 uncompressed RAW	1000+frames JPEG & compressed RAW; 202 frames uncompressed RAW	Max. 500 Large/Fine JPEGs, 48 lossless compressed RAW files, 39 uncompressed  RAW files
Pre-shot mode	Max. 20 frames at 20 fps with 1.29x crop during half-press, 140 frames after full-press; 13 uncropped frames at 13 fps  during half-press, 70 frames after full-press		Max. 20 frames at 30 fps with 1.29x crop during half-press; 20 frames half-press + 20 frames after full-press
Viewfinder	0.5 inch OLED colour EVF with approx. 3.69 million dots, approx. 100% FOV coverage, 24 mm eyepoint, -5 to +3 dpt adjustment, 0.80x magnification, built-in eye sensor	0.5 inch OLED colour EVF with approx. 5.76 million dots, approx. 100% FOV coverage, 24 mm eyepoint, -5 to +3 dpt adjustment, 0.80x magnification, built-in eye sensor	0.5 inch OLED colour EVF with approx. 3,690,000 dots, 100% FOV, 23mm eyepoint, 0.75x magnification, -4 to +2 dpt adjustment
Monitor	3.0-inch Tilt-type (3 direction) touch screen colour LCD with 1.84 million dots, 3:2 aspect ratio	3.0-inch vari-angle Touch Screen Colour LCD with 1.62 million dots, 3:2 aspect ratio	3.0-inch Tilt-type (3 direction) touch screen colour LCD with 1.040 million dots, 3:2 aspect ratio
Interface terminals	USB Type-C (USB3.2 Gen2x1), HDMI Micro connector (Type D), 3.5mm microphone port, 2.5mm remote control connector	USB Type-C (USB3.2 Gen2x1), HDMI Type A, 3.5 mm ports for microphone and headphones, 2.5 mm remote release connector	USB Type-C (USB3.2 Gen1); HDMI micro connector (Type D), 3.5 mm microphone port, 2.5mm remote control connector
Power supply	NP-W235 rechargeable Li-ion battery
Battery capacity	CIPA rated for approx.580 frames/charge (Normal Mode); 740 frames/ charge (Economy Mode),  80-90 minutes of video	CIPA rated for approx. 580 frames/charge (Normal Mode); 740 frames/ charge (Economy Mode); up to 70 minutes of 8K video	CIPA rated for approx. 500 frames/charge (Normal Mode); approx. 600 shots/charge (Economy Mode)
Dimensions (wxhxd)	129.5 x 91.0 x 63.8 mm	136.3 x 92.9 x 84.6 mm	134.6 x 92.8 x 63.8 mm
Weight	557 grams with battery and card	660 grams with battery and card	607 grams
RRP on release	AU$3199 (body only); $3949 (with XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS kit lens)	AU$3,399 (body only); with XF16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR kit lens – $4,249	AU$2999 (body only) now priced at $2799 with XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS kit lens

Released concurrently with the X-T5 is the MHG-XT5, a new handgrip that significantly improves the user’s ability to hand-hold the camera when a fast, large-aperture lens is mounted. This optional accessory is designed specifically for the X-T5 and has a base that can be used as a plate compatible with the Arca-Swiss quick release system. It doesn’t need to be removed to change a battery or SD card.

The X-T5 will be released later this month at an RRP of AU$3199 for the body alone, $3949 for the body plus XF18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS kit lens or $4099 for the body plus the XF16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR lens. For more information visit the X-system pages https://www.fujifilm.com/au/en/consumer/digitalcameras/x on Fujifilm’s Australian website.