Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro vs Nikon Z f

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro and Nikon Z f. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Nikon Z f is from Nikon. Both Fujifilm and Nikon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro were released 2006 and Nikon Z f was released 2023. That is a 17 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro 2006
Nikon Z f 2023

Type of camera

Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro is a DSLR camera while Nikon Z f is a Mirrorless camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Nikon Z f has a "Nikon FX"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Nikon Z f 50 mm
Full-frame sensor
No crop factor/focal length multiplier

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:

Resolution

Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro has a 6 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon Z f has 25 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro 6 MP
12121088 pixels
4256 x 2848
Nikon Z f 25 MP
24385536 pixels
6048 x 4032

Nikon Z f has a 101 % larger resolution than Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Nikon Z f has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro. Nikon Z f has an ISO range that stretches from 50 to 204800 while Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro has 100 to 3200.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro 100-3200
Nikon Z f 50-204800

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon Z f

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds and Nikon Z f can shoot up to 14 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro 3
Nikon Z f 14

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

It is only one of these two cameras that support recording movies and movie clips and that is Nikon Z f. Sadly, the Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro does not support this.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro weighs 920 gr (equal to 2.03 lb) which is 30% heavier than Nikon Z f and its 710 gr (or 1.57 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro 920 gr
2.03 lb
Nikon Z f 710 gr
1.57 lb

Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro vs Nikon Z f Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro and Nikon Z f, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
Nikon Z f
Name Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Nikon Z f
Manufacturer Fujifilm Nikon
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
Nikon Z f
Release Year 2006 2023
Release Date 2006-09-25 2023-09-20
MSRP N/A 1999 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
Nikon Z f
Camera Type DSLR Mirrorless
Sensor
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
Nikon Z f
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) Full Frame (approx 36 x 23.9 mm)
Also known as "FX"
Sensor Type CCD BSI-CMOS
Resolution 4256 x 2848 pixels 6048 x 4032 pixels
Megapixels 6 MP 25 MP
Image Processor
Image
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
Nikon Z f
ISO Range 100 - 3200 50 - 204800
White Balance Presets 7 8
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No Yes
(Sensor-Shift)
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 8 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
Nikon Z f
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points N/A 273
Lens Mount Nikon F

See Compatible Lenses
Nikon Z

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier APS-C Sensor (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 mm
FX (Full frame)
No multiplier
Example:
24 mm remains 24 mm
50 mm remains 50 mm
100 mm remains 100 mm
200 mm remains 200 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
Nikon Z f
Articulated LCD N/A Fully articulated
Screen size 2.5” 3.2”
Screen dots 230000 2100000
Touch screen No Yes
Screen type N/A N/A
Live view No Yes
Viewfinder Type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.94× (0.63× 35mm equiv.) 0.8×
Viewfinder Resolution N/A 3690000
Photography features
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
Nikon Z f
Frames per second 3 fps 14 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 900 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash Yes No
Built-in Flash Range 12 meters N/A
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse No Yes
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Highlight Weighted
Spot
Partial
Average
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/2 EV, 1/3 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
Nikon Z f
Video recording No Yes
Video format N/A H.264
H.265
Video resolution N/A 1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
Built-in Microphone No Yes
Built-in Speakers No Yes
Storage
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
Nikon Z f
Memory Card Compact Flash
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
Nikon Z f
HDMI Output No Yes
Microphone Port No Yes
Headphone Port No Yes
Wireless No Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n/a/ac)
Remote Control Yes (Optional) No
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
Nikon Z f
Enviromentally sealed No Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details Lithium-Ion Battery EN-EL15c
Battery Life (CIPA) N/A 380 shots
Width 147 mm 144 mm
Height 113 mm 103 mm
Depth 74 mm 49 mm
Weight 920 gram 710 gram