Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Fujifilm Super CCD sensor technology has attracted praise and controversy in equal measure, but we know this: the S5 handles low-light and wide dynamic range situations with ease...

Verdict: It's not unusual to see (almost) identical versions of the same camera for sale under two different brands. Pentax and Samsumg do it, as do Leica and Panasonic. But we have to start this test of Fujifilm's new FinePix S5 Pro DSLR by saying that any ...

Verdict: The developments in digital photography, especially in the DSLR cameras, are still advancing quickly. At any given moment you have to choose whether or not you need a new camera. Fujifilm let us know just in time that the S3's successor was coming. ...

Review summary: The S5 Pro is a major improvement over the S3 Pro in its handling and build quality, and it makes for an interesting comparison with the Nikon D200. Definition at a pixel level is certainly no better, but the S5 Pro's tonal rendition is often superior ...

Review summary: The main difference we have to deal with is the camera sensor, the electronics and the menu structure.

Pros: Very low noise at higher ISOs ; wide dynamic range ; solid, well-designed body

Cons: Slightly sluggish AF system ; low effective resolution for a pro-level camera ; bloated file sizes

Verdict: While a wide dynamic range lets it serve up tons of highlight detail and impressive overall image quality, the S5 Pro isn't for high-speed sports photography, and it could use more resolution.