Fujifilm X-T5
Mirrorless Cameras

X-T5

Fujifilm

Released Nov 1, 2022 · Analysis updated Feb 9, 2026

The Fujifilm X-T5 scores 84/100 based on 32 expert reviews in the mirrorless cameras category. Coverage includes reviews from Amateurphotographer, Jamiechancetravels, Wired, and Dpreview.

Critic Score

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84

based on 32 expert reviews

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Pros

  • Excellent image quality with 40mp sensor(35)
  • Compact and lightweight design(17)
  • Face detection focusing(14)
  • Superb film simulations(9)
  • Good battery life(8)

Cons

  • Premium price-tag(5)
  • No vertical battery grip option(5)
  • No flip-out screen for vlogging(4)

32 Expert Reviews

93
May 12, 2025

The Fujifilm X-T5 is one of the best cameras for taking photographs that's ever been made, offering amazing value for money and providing a compelling argument to ditch full-frame entirely.

92

After 12 months of use, the Fujifilm X-T5 has been an incredible upgrade from the X-T2 with exceptional image quality, improved autofocus, and excellent ergonomics that have made it the best camera fo...

90
Mar 3, 2023

The Fujifilm X-T5 is the best camera the company has ever made, offering excellent image quality, great ergonomics, and beloved in-camera processing, though its autofocus could be better.

90
Feb 5, 2026

The Fujifilm X-T5 is a high-performing mirrorless camera that delivers excellent image quality and strong autofocus in a compact, weather-resistant body.

90
Jan 12, 2023

The Fujifilm X-T5 is an excellent camera that puts photography first, offering superb image fidelity and a lovely traditional feel with its retro dials.

88
Sep 5, 2024

The Fujifilm X-T5 is a compact, stylish mirrorless camera with excellent image quality, great ergonomics, and solid performance for travel, street, and landscape photography.

88
Dec 7, 2022

The Fujifilm X-T5 combines classic retro styling with cutting-edge 40MP resolution and excellent image quality, though it lacks some video features found in the X-H2.

88
Nov 18, 2023

The Fujifilm X-T5 is a 40MP retro-modern masterpiece that combines classic film camera aesthetics with cutting-edge technology, delivering exceptional image quality, fast performance, and versatile ca...

87
Nov 14, 2023

The Fujifilm X-T5 combines classic design with advanced technology, offering high resolution, excellent autofocus, and compact ergonomics that make it ideal for wedding and street photography.

85
Jan 6, 2026

The Fujifilm X-T5 is a true all-rounder — a jack of all trades and master of none, except the shooting experience.

85
Feb 12, 2024

The Fujifilm X-T5 is an excellent camera for nearly every type of photography, especially for travel and street photography due to its size and capability.

85
Dec 20, 2024

The Fujifilm X-T5 is a classically controlled SLR-style camera that puts photography first for serious enthusiasts, offering excellent 40.2MP resolution, 10-bit 4:2:2 video at 6.2K/30P, and a new 3-wa...

85
Jan 2, 2023

The Fujifilm X-T5 is a great evolution of the X-T4, with its new 40MP sensor being a standout feature that delivers excellent image quality without significant compromises.

85

The Fujifilm X-T5 is a fantastic camera that combines compact size with powerful performance, offering excellent image quality and versatile capabilities for photographers.

85
Jun 16, 2023

The X-T5 is one of our favorite cameras for photographers, with a 40-megapixel sensor and truly wonderful design that make this camera a joy to use.

85
Nov 25, 2022

With a beautiful rendition of detail, excellent handling and a great set of Fujinon lenses, the X-T5 is up there amongst the best currently available and definitely worth a very serious look.

85
Nov 2, 2022

The X-T5 is a fantastic camera with major upgrades including 40MP sensor, improved autofocus, and the return of the classic tilt-screen that makes it perfect for music photography.

85
Feb 3, 2023

The Fujifilm X-T5 is solidly built, well specified and a very considerable upgrade over its predecessor, probably enough to tempt some people to upgrade, and another milestone in the push to pack ever...

85
Nov 2, 2022

The Fujifilm X-T5 delivers the best image quality ever in the X-T range with its 40MP sensor, improved autofocus, and class-leading video capabilities in a compact, lightweight body.

85
Sep 22, 2023

The Fujifilm X-T5 is a bells and whistles crop sensor mirrorless camera that packs a huge amount of technology and features into a tiny body that's not only incredibly well-built, but also drips in re...

83
Apr 9, 2024

Fujifilm X-T5 is a 40.0MP Advanced Mirrorless camera with a APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm ) sized X-Trans CMOS sensor, built-in Image Stabilization, weather-sealed body, Tilting touch screen and Fujifilm X le...

83
Dec 22, 2025

The FujiFilm X-T5 remains a reliable hybrid camera in 2026 that rewards users who value predictability, excellent image quality, and a tactile shooting experience over cutting-edge speed.

82
Aug 29, 2023

The Fujifilm X-T5 is a well-rounded camera with excellent image quality, lightweight design, and good ergonomics, though it has some ergonomic quirks and doesn't feel quite as premium as the X-H2 seri...

82
Jan 17, 2023

The Fujifilm X-T5 proves to be an excellent travel camera with impressive image quality and subject detection, though autofocus reliability and build quality issues prevent it from being a professiona...

82
Sep 25, 2023

The Fujifilm X-T5 offers excellent hybrid shooting capabilities with its STILL/MOVIE dial and improved image quality, though its build quality feels less robust than its predecessor.

82
Nov 20, 2024

The Fujifilm X-T5 is a photography-focused mirrorless camera that combines retro styling with modern features, offering excellent image quality and handling for stills photography.

82
Nov 13, 2024

The Fujifilm XT-5 maintains the beloved analog aesthetic and film simulations while offering improvements over its predecessor, though battery life remains a concern.

80
Jan 1, 2023

Photos from the Fujifilm XT5 find a happy medium between technical greatness and character.

80
Mar 23, 2023

The Fujifilm X-T5 marks a return to photo-minded form for the X-T series and should please photogs who love its dial-driven controls, but some changes to the body style make it less of a do-it-all cam...

78
Dec 1, 2023

The Fujifilm X-T5 is a great lightweight travel camera with good image quality and usability, though it has some build quality and autofocus limitations.

78
Dec 19, 2022

The Fujifilm X-T5 is a versatile all-rounder with a 40MP sensor and retro design, though its APS-C sensor isn't ideal for astrophotography.

68
Dec 22, 2022

The Fujifilm X-T5 offers excellent image quality and manual controls but is hampered by disappointing autofocus performance and design quirks that spoil what could have been a great update.