Fujifilm X-E5 apes classic style but adds interchangeable lenses
Posted on Jun 12, 2025 by Adam Duckworth
Fujifilm’s latest X Series model combines retro design with cutting-edge performance for stills and video
Fujifilm has revealed the new X-E5, the latest addition to its popular X Series, based on the style of the X100VI super-compact that’s been a massive sales hit.
It moves the X-E range into a much more stylish and sophisticated blend of form and function, but at a significant price hike to £1299 body-only, or £1549 in a kit with the new XF23mmF2.8 R WR pancake lens.
Available in black or silver , the X-E5 is designed for photographers who crave high-end image quality in a portable, stylish body that doesn’t compromise on performance.
Weighing just 445g, the X-E5 houses the 40.2MP X-Trans CMOS 5 HR sensor and X-Processor 5 image engine, delivering lots of detail and low-light performance. It’s also the first model in the X-E range to feature a five-axis in-body image stabilisation (IBIS) system, offering up to 7.0 stops of shake compensation at the centre of the frame and 6.0 stops at the periphery.
6.2K is highest video spec
But it also has decent video credentials, with a maximum frame rate of 29.97 fps in 6.2K, 59.94 fps in 4K, and 240 fps in Full HD, and is boosted by 425-point intelligent hybrid auto focus with AI-based subject detection. Users can record in H.265 and H.264 formats with All-Intra or Long GOP video compression. Bitrates at up to 200 Mb/s at all resolutions are supported.
In a nod to Fujifilm’s analogue heritage, the X-E5 introduces a new machined aluminium top plate with a premium metallic finish and clean design lines. A newly added Film Simulation dial allows for intuitive access to the brand’s iconic looks, including user-customisable ‘recipes’.
There’s also a new Classic Display EVF mode, stripping the viewfinder to its essentials for a distraction-free experience.
Despite its retro appeal, the X-E5 is packed with modern features. An improved AF system powered by deep learning can detect a range of subjects, from animals and birds to cars, drones, and more. The rear LCD flips 180°, making it great for vlogging or selfies, and the camera supports 6.2K/30p video recording with AF tracking – bringing pro-level video to a compact form factor.
Other highlights include a new Surround View mode in the EVF, a front-mounted control lever for quick setting changes, and a digital teleconverter with 1.4x and 2.0x options. ISO 125 is now a native sensitivity, and the electronic shutter reaches speeds up to 1/180,000th sec.
More info fujifilm-x.com/en-gb/
