Fujifilm X-T5

A welcome evolution of the X-T series

- Lauren Scott

£1,699/$1,699 (body only)

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1. The X-T5 uses Fujifilm’s X-mount, and is easy to use with that system’s compact lenses.
2. The body of the X-T5 has been weather-sealed against dust and moisture.
3. The MCS switch offers tactile control when selecting the focusing modes on the X-T5.
4. While not as versatile as the X-H2’s, the X-T5’s viewfinder is more than adequate.
5. The 3-way tilting touchscreen will help you shoot at a variety of different angles.
6. The X-T5 retains the AF On button from the X-T4, plus the handy joystick below.
7. The old-school ISO dial sits atop a collar for switching between shooting modes.
8. A similar arrangement sees a stills or movie switch under the shutter speed dial.
9. The X-T5 is available in two finishes – silver or black – and a hand grip is also available.

Fujifilm used its third global X-Summit of 2022 to announce the Fujifilm X-T5 (and an XF30mm macro lens). A decent upgrade on one of Fujifilm’s best-loved camera series, the X-T5 features a back-illuminated 40.2MP X-Trans CMOS 5 HR sensor and high-speed X-Processor 5 – identical to those found in the flagship Fujifilm X-H2.

Fujifilm has a challenge in creating a successor to the X-T4, released in 2020 to much acclaim. So does the X-T5 do enough to warrant an upgrade?