Fujifilm X-T5

Mit der X-T5 hat Fujifilm im November 2022 seine jüngste APS-C-Spiegellose vorgestellt, sie erbt vieles von ihrer großen Schwester X-H2. Dazu zählen der mit 40-Megapixel immens hochauflösende Halbformatsensor, ein effektiver Bildstabilisator sowie der leistungsstarke Bildprozessor. Allerdings muss die X-T5 auch auf das eine oder andere verzichten, was die X-H2 auszeichnet. Dafür ist sie deutlich kleiner und leichter, auch im Vergleich zu Vorgängerin X-T4. Kehrt die X-T5 damit zu den Wurzeln der X-T-Serie zurück?

The Fujifilm X-T5 packs the 40 Megapixel sensor and built-in stabilisation from the flagship X-H2 into a slightly smaller and lighter version of the X-T4 with the screen articulation of the X-T3. Impressively it’s only 18g heavier than the X-T3 while sporting the bigger battery and IBIS unit both lacking from that model. As such it’s literally the camera many of the Fuji-faithful have been waiting for, with a feature-set and design-aesthetic cherry-picked for photographers, without getting bogged down by the technical demands of videographers or action shooters. Fujifilm’s message is clear: if you want their top performance, especially for bursts and video, along with accessories including a battery grip, then spend $300 more on the X-H2 and forgo the retro chic. If you simply want the X-H2’s pure photo quality in a slightly smaller and lighter body with the classic X-T exposure dials, and a screen that tilts rather than flips, then the X-T5 is the camera for you. If however you want the full X-H2 performance in an X-T body with an optional grip, you’re out of luck. Ultimately the X-T may remain high-end, but is no longer the flagship that has to please everyone in terms of performance and features. I feel Fujifilm has made sensible choices on what to include and what to miss out. As such the X-T5 is the perfect upgrade for owners of the X-T1, 2 and 3, not to mention a compelling entry for those new to the system. I loved shooting with it, and guess what, it’s not bad at video either.