I’ve been out shooting recently with the new Fujifilm X-T5 camera. Here are some sample images I’ve taken with it under real-world shooting conditions.
Behind its retro styling, the Fujifilm X-T5 packs some serious performance. And with this edition of the X-T range, Fujifilm has consciously gone back to a photography-first approach (some of its predecessors leaned more heavily toward video).
I’ve posted a more detailed hands-on review of the X-T5 separately. What I’m aiming to do here is post a larger selection of sample images taken in real-world conditions. These have only been lightly edited, and they’re taken under a range of lighting conditions and with a range of ISOs. I’m trying to give a sense of what you might expect as pretty standard out of the camera. (I’ve also posted separately some sample images specifically focused on high-ISO performance of the X-T5 and side-by-side examples throughout the ISO range.)
Fujifilm X-T5 Quick Overview
The Fujifilm X-T5 continues the retro styling that Fujifilm has been using. It looks–and largely feels–like a camera from the 1970s.
But first, a quick overview of the Fujifilm X-T5. It has a 40-megapixel sensor, the latest version in Fujifilm’s APS-C X-Trans line (this one is CMOS 5 HR with primary color filter). It produces images that measure 7728 by 5152 pixels (which comes out to around 39.8 effective, to be a bit more precise). The body is metal, weather-sealed, and has the same kind of retro styling that Fujifilm often uses (and is inspired by cameras from decades ago, like the Nikon FM or Olympus OM-1). And while Fujifilm is leaning more toward stills with this edition, it also packs impressive video capabilities, with video bitrates maxing out at 360 Mbps.
Sample Photos Taken with the Fujifilm X-T5
Here’s a selection of general travel-style photos I’ve taken with the Fujifilm X-T5 under various real-world conditions. I’ve tried to include a variety of scenes, with an emphasis on difficult lighting conditions. All of these were taken hand-held–there are no shots here taken with a tripod or lens filters, because I was particularly interested in what the X-T5 could do as a small form factor carry-around camera. The objective is to try to give a representative sample of what you can expect to get out of the Fujifilm X-T5 under normal conditions.
These were originally shot in RAW, and I’ve only edited these lightly, so as not to mask what’s camera performance and what’s editing, and I haven’t applied any of the usual enhancement or fixes that are readily available.
But there is something worth mentioning here because film profiles are such a prominent part of Fujifilm’s offerings and history. Most of these are using the Fujifilm Standard-Provia film emulation profile (applied in Lightroom Classic) rather than the default Adobe treatments. Of course, being RAW files, it’s easy to change this according to personal preference. If you like punchy color, the Velvia or high-contrast negative profiles might work better. Or if you prefer softer, Astia or something similar might be a better fit. But to keep things pretty standard and neutral across the board, I’ve used Provia here.
You can click on each image for a full-size view for a closer look. You can also use the link under each image to download the original RAW (RAF) image (they’re approx. 85 MB each).
I took this photo with a Fujifilm X-T5 with an aperture of ƒ/8, shutter speed of ¹⁄₂₅ sec, and sensitivity of ISO 125. Download: Original RAW (RAF). The orange glow is from the very early morning sun just after it has risen above the horizon. The camera–and basically all cameras–would overexpose this if left to its own devices, but I’ve exposed here for the highlights to emphasize the golden glow. Photo by David Coleman / Have Camera Will TravelI took this photo with a Fujifilm X-T5 with an aperture of ƒ/1, shutter speed of ¹⁄₇₅ sec, and sensitivity of ISO 320. Download: Original RAW (RAF). This was taken hand-held. Photo by David Coleman / Have Camera Will TravelI took this photo with a Fujifilm X-T5 with an aperture of ƒ/2.8, shutter speed of ¹⁄₃₅ sec, and sensitivity of ISO 125. Download: Original RAW (RAF). This is with the Camera Monochrome+YE filter applied. Photo by David Coleman / Have Camera Will TravelI took this photo with a Fujifilm X-T5 with an aperture of ƒ/2.8, shutter speed of ¹⁄₁₅ sec, and sensitivity of ISO 640. Download: Original RAW (RAF). Photo by David Coleman / Have Camera Will TravelI took this photo with a Fujifilm X-T5 with an aperture of ƒ/2.8, shutter speed of ¹⁄₁₅ sec, and sensitivity of ISO 400. Download: Original RAW (RAF). Photo by David Coleman / Have Camera Will TravelI took this photo with a Fujifilm X-T5 with an aperture of ƒ/2.8, shutter speed of ¹⁄₁₅ sec, and sensitivity of ISO 400. Download: Original RAW (RAF). Photo by David Coleman / Have Camera Will TravelI took this photo with a Fujifilm X-T5 with an aperture of ƒ/1, shutter speed of ¹⁄₇₅ sec, and sensitivity of ISO 125. Download: Original RAW (RAF). Photo by David Coleman / Have Camera Will TravelI took this photo with a Fujifilm X-T5 with an aperture of ƒ/2.8, shutter speed of ¹⁄₇₅ sec, and sensitivity of ISO 125. Download: Original RAW (RAF). Photo by David Coleman / Have Camera Will TravelI took this photo with an Fujifilm X-T5 with an XF50mmF1.0 R WR lens at 50 mm (35mm equivalent: 75 mm) with an aperture of ƒ/1, shutter speed of ¹⁄₂₉₀₀ sec and sensitivity of ISO 125. The color and exposure here is basically straight out of camera. It was taken during specific lighting conditions having to do with a clear sunrise around the equinox, when the sun shines directly into the Lincoln Memorial and onto the statue. The orange is fleeting, and I’ve emphasized it here by slightly underexposing from what the camera’s light meter judged to be “good” exposure. Photo by David Coleman / Have Camera Will TravelI took this photo with a Fujifilm X-T5 with an aperture of ƒ/2.8, shutter speed of ¹⁄₁₈ sec, and sensitivity of ISO 640. Download: Original RAW (RAF). Photo by David Coleman / Have Camera Will TravelI took this photo with a Fujifilm X-T5 with an aperture of ƒ/2.0, shutter speed of ¹⁄₇₅ sec, and sensitivity of ISO 400. Download: Original RAW (RAF). Photo by David Coleman / Have Camera Will TravelI took this photo with a Fujifilm X-T5 with an aperture of ƒ/1, shutter speed of ¹⁄₇₅ sec, and sensitivity of ISO 4000. Download: Original RAW (RAF). It was very dark when I took this shot, with only nearby ambient lighting. Photo by David Coleman / Have Camera Will TravelI took this photo with a Fujifilm X-T5 with an aperture of ƒ/2.8, shutter speed of ¹⁄₂₄₀ sec, and sensitivity of ISO 3200. Download: Original RAW (RAF). Photo by David Coleman / Have Camera Will TravelI took this photo with a Fujifilm X-T5 with an aperture of ƒ/2.8, shutter speed of ¹⁄₁₅ sec, and sensitivity of ISO 3200. Download: Original RAW (RAF). Photo by David Coleman / Have Camera Will TravelI took this photo with a Fujifilm X-T5 with an aperture of ƒ/8, shutter speed of 0.6 sec, and sensitivity of ISO 800. Download: Original RAW (RAF). This is an exhibit at the Hirshhorn Museum. The floor and walls are covered with these white drawings and writings. Photo by David Coleman / Have Camera Will Travel
I took this photo with a Fujifilm X-T5 with an aperture of ƒ/1, shutter speed of ¹⁄₃₀₀₀ sec, and sensitivity of ISO 125. Download: Original RAW (RAF). Photo by David Coleman / Have Camera Will Travel
I took this photo with a Fujifilm X-T5 with an aperture of ƒ/2.8, shutter speed of ¹⁄₁₅ sec, and sensitivity of ISO 400. Download: Original RAW (RAF). I was more interested here in testing the lens than the camera (the 8-15mm), but I’ve included it here for the highlights and details in the shadows. Photo by David Coleman / Have Camera Will TravelI took this photo with a Fujifilm X-T5 with an aperture of ƒ/1, shutter speed of ¹⁄₅₈₀₀ sec, and sensitivity of ISO 125. Download: Original RAW (RAF). Photo by David Coleman / Have Camera Will TravelI took this photo with a Fujifilm X-T5 with an aperture of ƒ/8, shutter speed of ¹⁄₃₄₀ sec, and sensitivity of ISO 125. Download: Original RAW (RAF). Photo by David Coleman / Have Camera Will Travel
I took this photo with a Fujifilm X-T5 with an aperture of ƒ/1, shutter speed of ¹⁄₇₅ sec, and sensitivity of ISO 160. Download: Original RAW (RAF). Photo by David Coleman / Have Camera Will Travel
I took this photo with a Fujifilm X-T5 with an aperture of ƒ/1, shutter speed of ¹⁄₇₅ sec, and sensitivity of ISO 1600. Download: Original RAW (RAF). Photo by David Coleman / Have Camera Will TravelI took this photo with a Fujifilm X-T5 with an aperture of ƒ/1.1, shutter speed of ¹⁄₇₅ sec, and sensitivity of ISO 160. Download: Original RAW (RAF). Photo by David Coleman / Have Camera Will TravelI took this photo with a Fujifilm X-T5 with an aperture of ƒ/1, shutter speed of ¹⁄₇₅ sec, and sensitivity of ISO 160. Download: Original RAW (RAF). Photo by David Coleman / Have Camera Will TravelI took this photo with a Fujifilm X-T5 with an aperture of ƒ/8, shutter speed of ¹⁄₃₄₀ sec, and sensitivity of ISO 125. Download: Original RAW (RAF). Photo by David Coleman / Have Camera Will TravelI took this photo with a Fujifilm X-T5 with an aperture of ƒ/2.8, shutter speed of ¹⁄₁₅ sec, and sensitivity of ISO 160. Download: Original RAW (RAF). Photo by David Coleman / Have Camera Will TravelI took this photo with a Fujifilm X-T5 with an aperture of ƒ/1, shutter speed of ¹⁄₄₄₀₀ sec, and sensitivity of ISO 125. Download: Original RAW (RAF). Photo by David Coleman / Have Camera Will TravelI took this photo with a Fujifilm X-T5 with an aperture of ƒ/2.8, shutter speed of ¹⁄₁₈ sec, and sensitivity of ISO 250. Download: Original RAW (RAF). Photo by David Coleman / Have Camera Will TravelI took this photo with a Fujifilm X-T5 with an aperture of ƒ/2.8, shutter speed of ¹⁄₂₇₀₀ sec, and sensitivity of ISO 125. Download: Original RAW (RAF). Photo by David Coleman / Have Camera Will TravelI took this photo with a Fujifilm X-T5 with an aperture of ƒ/2.8, shutter speed of ¹⁄₂₀ sec, and sensitivity of ISO 1250. Download: Original RAW (RAF). The smooth gradations here in low light are trickier for the camera to capture than you might think. Some cameras render this scene quite harshly. Photo by David Coleman / Have Camera Will TravelI took this photo with a Fujifilm X-T5 with an aperture of ƒ/2.8, shutter speed of ¹⁄₁₀₀ sec, and sensitivity of ISO 6400. Download: Original RAW (RAF). Photo by David Coleman / Have Camera Will TravelI took this photo with a Fujifilm X-T5 with an aperture of ƒ/2.8, shutter speed of ¹⁄₁₇₀ sec, and sensitivity of ISO 8000. Download: Original RAW (RAF). Photo by David Coleman / Have Camera Will TravelI took this photo with a Fujifilm X-T5 with an aperture of ƒ/2.8, shutter speed of ¹⁄₁₅ sec, and sensitivity of ISO 640. Download: Original RAW (RAF). Photo by David Coleman / Have Camera Will TravelI took this photo with a Fujifilm X-T5 with an aperture of ƒ/1, shutter speed of ¹⁄₈₀₀₀ sec, and sensitivity of ISO 125. Download: Original RAW (RAF). Photo by David Coleman / Have Camera Will TravelI took this photo with a Fujifilm X-T5 with an aperture of ƒ/1, shutter speed of ¹⁄₁₆₀ sec, and sensitivity of ISO 125. Download: Original RAW (RAF). Photo by David Coleman / Have Camera Will TravelI took this photo with a Fujifilm X-T5 with an aperture of ƒ/1.6, shutter speed of ¹⁄₅₀ sec, and sensitivity of ISO 12800. Download: Original RAW (RAF). Photo by David Coleman / Have Camera Will TravelI took this photo with a Fujifilm X-T5 with an aperture of ƒ/1, shutter speed of ¹⁄₄₀₀₀ sec, and sensitivity of ISO 125. Download: Original RAW (RAF). Photo by David Coleman / Have Camera Will TravelI took this photo with a Fujifilm X-T5 with an aperture of ƒ/1, shutter speed of ¹⁄₇₅ sec, and sensitivity of ISO 500. Download: Original RAW (RAF). Photo by David Coleman / Have Camera Will TravelI took this photo with a Fujifilm X-T5 with an aperture of ƒ/2.8, shutter speed of ¹⁄₁₅ sec, and sensitivity of ISO 640. Download: Original RAW (RAF). Photo by David Coleman / Have Camera Will TravelI took this photo with a Fujifilm X-T5 with an aperture of ƒ/2.8, shutter speed of ¹⁄₁₅ sec, and sensitivity of ISO 2000. Download: Original RAW (RAF). Photo by David Coleman / Have Camera Will TravelI took this photo with a Fujifilm X-T5 with an aperture of ƒ/1, shutter speed of ¹⁄₇₅ sec, and sensitivity of ISO 1000. Download: Original RAW (RAF). Photo by David Coleman / Have Camera Will TravelI took this photo with a Fujifilm X-T5 with an aperture of ƒ/1, shutter speed of ¹⁄₇₅ sec, and sensitivity of ISO 1000. Download: Original RAW (RAF). Photo by David Coleman / Have Camera Will TravelI took this photo with a Fujifilm X-T5 with an aperture of ƒ/1, shutter speed of ¹⁄₇₀₀₀ sec, and sensitivity of ISO 125. Download: Original RAW (RAF). Photo by David Coleman / Have Camera Will TravelI took this photo with a Fujifilm X-T5 with an aperture of ƒ/1, shutter speed of ¹⁄₇₅ sec, and sensitivity of ISO 2000. Download: Original RAW (RAF). Photo by David Coleman / Have Camera Will TravelI took this photo with a Fujifilm X-T5 with an aperture of ƒ/2.8, shutter speed of ¹⁄₁₄₀₀ sec, and sensitivity of ISO 125. Download: Original RAW (RAF). Photo by David Coleman / Have Camera Will TravelI took this photo with a Fujifilm X-T5 with an aperture of ƒ/1, shutter speed of ¹⁄₇₅ sec, and sensitivity of ISO 160. Download: Original RAW (RAF). This is looking up at at a very tall amusement park ride in Orlando. The colors of the lights didn’t come out as vibrantly as they looked in real life despite experimenting with underexposing. Photo by David Coleman / Have Camera Will TravelI took this photo with a Fujifilm X-T5 with an aperture of ƒ/2.8, shutter speed of ¹⁄₇₅₀ sec, and sensitivity of ISO 125. Download: Original RAW (RAF). Photo by David Coleman / Have Camera Will TravelI took this photo with a Fujifilm X-T5 with an aperture of ƒ/1.1, shutter speed of ¹⁄₇₅ sec, and sensitivity of ISO 320. Download: Original RAW (RAF). Photo by David Coleman / Have Camera Will TravelI took this photo with a Fujifilm X-T5 with an aperture of ƒ/1, shutter speed of ¹⁄₃₅ sec, and sensitivity of ISO 100. Download: Original RAW (RAF). Photo by David Coleman / Have Camera Will TravelI took this photo with a Fujifilm X-T5 with an aperture of ƒ/2.8, shutter speed of ¹⁄₁₁₀ sec, and sensitivity of ISO 1600. Download: Original RAW (RAF). Photo by David Coleman / Have Camera Will Travel
Fujifilm X-T5 Price & Availability
The Fujifilm X-T5 is sold in several configurations, from body-only to bundles with kit lenses. It’s also available in all-black or with silver trim.
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