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Fujifilm

X-M5

Tiny creator-focused X-mount camera with a 26MP X-Trans sensor, X-Processor 5, 6.2K video, and vlog controls.

$799

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Last updated May 2026

Key specs at a glance

Resolution

26.1 MP

Sensor

APS-C

ISO max

12,800

Burst

30 fps

4K

60 fps

IBIS

No

Weight

355 g

Battery

330 shots

Sensor size

Fujifilm X-M5

23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C

367 mm² area

Lens ecosystem

Fujifilm X mount

45

First-party

60

Third-party

105+

Total available

Mount introduced 2012

Body size

Fujifilm X-M5

112 × 67 × 38 mm

355 g (0.78 lb / 12.52 oz)

112 × 67 × 38 mm · 355 g (0.78 lb / 12.52 oz)

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Use-case scores

Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.

Portrait

Fair
5.5/ 10
  • · 26.1MP — solid resolution
  • · Eye AF locks focus on subjects reliably

Sports & Action

Good
7.0/ 10
  • · 30fps burst — pro-level action capture
  • · 425 AF points — good coverage

Video & Hybrid

Fair
5.0/ 10
  • · 4K 60p smooth motion
  • · Internal RAW video for color grading

Landscape

Limited
1.5/ 10

Travel

Fair
5.5/ 10
  • · 355g — ultralight for all-day carry

Wildlife

Excellent
8.5/ 10
  • · 30fps burst captures fleeting moments
  • · Bird AF subject recognition

Vlogging

Good
6.0/ 10
  • · 355g — easy to handhold for selfie video
  • · 4K 60p for smooth handheld vlogs

Pros

  • ✓ Very small X-mount body
  • ✓ 6.2K open-gate video
  • ✓ Creator microphone modes
  • ✓ Affordable entry into Fujifilm X

Cons

  • – No built-in EVF
  • – No IBIS
  • – Single card slot

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Full specifications

Verified specs · Fujifilm X-M5

Sensor

Resolution26.1 MP
Sensor typeAPS-C X-Trans CMOS 4
Sensor size23.5 x 15.6 mm
AA filterNo

Processor

ProcessorX-Processor 5

ISO

ISO min (native)160
ISO max (native)12,800
ISO max (expanded)51,200

Shutter

Shutter typeFocal Plane Shutter
Max mechanical speed1/4000 sec
Max electronic speed1/32000 sec

Autofocus

AF systemIntelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF / TTL phase detection AF)
AF points / zones425
AF frame coverage100 %
Eye AFYes
Animal / bird AFYes
Subject recognitionAnimal, Bird, Automobile, Motorcycle/Bike, Airplane, Train

Burst

Burst (mechanical)8 fps
Burst (electronic)30 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseYes
RAW buffer depth78 frames

Video

Max resolution6.2K
4K max frame rate60 fps
Max video bit rate200 Mbps
Internal RAW videoYes
Log profileF-Log / F-Log2
CodecsH.265, H.264

Stabilization

In-body stabilizationNo
IBIS effectiveness0 stops

Body

Weight355 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)111.9 × 66.6 × 38 mm
Weather sealingNo

Battery

BatteryNP-W126S
Battery life (CIPA)330 shots

Storage

Card slots1
Card typesSD UHS-I

Viewfinder

Viewfinder typeNo built-in EVF

LCD

LCD size3 in
LCD typeVari-angle
TouchscreenYes

Connectivity

USBUSB-C 10Gbps
HDMIMicro HDMI (Type D)
Wi-FiYes
Wi-Fi standardIEEE 802.11b/g/n
BluetoothYes
Microphone jack (3.5mm)Yes
Headphone jack (3.5mm)Yes

Lens Mount

Lens mountFujifilm X