A new leak indicates that the Fujifilm X-M5 camera could be released later this year. The Fujifilm X-M5 is being propped as a compact and affordable alternative to the Fujifilm X100VI and is a refresh of the X-M1.

There has been a raft of rumors of late relating to an upcoming Fujifilm camera. The rumors hinted at the return of the X-A camera lineup as a mid-level compact APS-C vlogging camera that omits EVF. However, a new leak indicates that there could be a more premium offering in the form of the X-M5, sporting the same retro look as the X100VI. It is also rumored that the new camera comes with several improvements from previous models including enhanced rangefinder capabilities.

Recently it was also rumored that a previous camera line was being readied to return as a new vlogging camera with IBIS and similar hardware as the X-S20 which is currently available in some retail platforms. It was also speculated that the X-A8 could be coming as the successor to the X-A7. The rumors and leaks are now pointing to the impending release of the Fujifilm X-M5, which is a more powerful model than the X-A lineup. There are no specifics of the new model but it is expected to retain much of the optics of the X-M1 while sporting a more compact design.

It is therefore being speculated that the Fujifilm X-M5 will feature the same hardware components as the X-S20 including a 26.1MP X-Trans CMOS 4 sensor and an X Processor 5. This could also result in up to 20fps in the burst mode and 6.2K open-gate video up to 60fps. The model is also speculated to feature an articulating screen and 7-stop, 5-axis in-body image stabilization.

The specs sheet so far indicates that the X-M5 could come as a formidable and less-expensive alternative to the X100VI, atop its expected better performance. There are no specifics yet on the release date although it is expected to be in the last quarter of 2024.

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